The benefits of participating in your own healthcare are numerous. Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals certainly always welcome your involvement. Every person who cares for you should be able to answer your questions. It can be helpful to write down questions to ask your doctor next time to make sure you have all the information you need. You should make a list of any concerns you have about your own health whether it's a nagging cough, a minor pain, or a family history of a specific condition, for example, and ask your doctor about them. You should share with them if there are any treatments you wish to avoid, and ask about alternative options if you ever feel the need to. The important thing is to not be shy about raising questions regarding any aspect of your health or treatment that you have questions about.