Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to encephalopathy:

1. How will I know if I have encephalopathy? Which signs should I watch for?
   
   
2. How will you diagnose encephalopathy?
   
   
3. What is the likely source of my encephalopathy?
   
   
4. What treatments do you recommend?
   
   
5. What is my prognosis?
   
   
6. Is it likely that I have permanent brain damage?
   
   
7. If my diagnosis is terminal, how quickly will my quality of life decline?
   
   
8. Are there certain activities I should I avoid during recovery?
   
   
9. How long will I need to rest?
   
   
10. What steps should I take to make sure I do not spread this illness to others?