Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with healthcare professionals regarding their condition. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about the brain and nervous system:

1. What can I do to maintain the health of my brain and nervous system?
   
   
2. What are some examples of diseases of the brain or nervous system?
   
   
3. Am I at risk for a brain or nervous system condition?
   
   
4. Are there any symptoms that may be early indicators of a nervous system condition or disease?
   
   
5. Are brain and nervous system diseases contagious?
   
   
6. Can brain and nervous system conditions be passed on to my children?
   
   
7. How will a brain or nervous system condition affect my ability to live a normal life?
   
   
8. Will my current medications affect my brain or nervous system?
   
   
9. Are there supplements that may affect the health of my brain or nervous system?
   
   
10. Should I see a specialist about my condition?
    
    
11. Can diseases in other body systems affect the brain or nervous system?