You can speak with your physician about any health concern. For instance, you can confide in your physician about personal health issues like STDs or depression. You can also ask your physician about getting long-term support with any chronic conditions you have, such as arthritis or diabetes. A physician is fully capable of helping you in these areas and, if necessary, referring you to a specialist who can help you better. When you see your physician for a health concern, you'll want to ask about: • The different treatment options available • Any side effects of treatments • The costs involved in treatment and whether the costs will be covered by insurance • The outcome you can expect • Anything you can do on your own to improve your condition • Any questions you haven't asked yet that you should be asking the physician