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 neurological examinations:

1. Why do you recommend that I have a neurological examination?
   
   
2. How much experience have you had with neurological examinations?
   
   
3. How long will my testing take?
   
   
4. Which particular tests do you suspect will be most helpful in diagnosing my condition?
   
   
5. What are some of the signs and symptoms you will look for during my examination?
   
   
6. What information might my examination provide?
   
   
7. Do I need to prepare in any way for my examination?
   
   
8. Will my examination cause me any discomfort?
   
   
9. What role does the examination play in my overall diagnosis?
   
   
10. Will I need to undergo any follow-up testing to confirm the diagnosis?
    
    
11. Which treatments might follow my examination?