Learn the fact:
What is the name fo the surgery?Get the description of the surgery.
Why does your doctor think you need the surgery?
Are there other options besides surgery?
Is this surgery the most common one for this problem? Are there other types of surgery?
Condider the riskes and benefits:
How many similar surgeries has the surgeon performed?How many surgeries like this are done at the hospital?不要做白老鼠！
What is the sucess rate?
What can go wrong? How ofter does this happen?
How will you feel afterward?How Long will it be until you are fully recovered?
How can you best prepare the the surgery and the recovery period?
Ask about the costs:
Wii the surgery cost you anything?
Can it be fojne on an outpatient basis?
Let your doctor know最重要這點，一定要與手術醫生有詳盡的溝通，不要怕麻煩，向病人講解是他的責任，是份內事！）
How much the problem really bother you?
Your concerns about the surgery.
Whether or not you want to have the surgery at this time?
If you want a second opinion.Second opinions are helpful if you have any doubt about the proposed surgery.Consider getting an opinion from a doctor who isn't a surgeon and who treats similar problems.
