Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctors the following questions about pressure ulcers:

1. Am I at risk for pressure ulcers?
   
   
2. Do my symptoms indicate a pressure ulcer?
   
   
3. What specifically caused my pressure ulcer?
   
   
4. Could my pressure ulcer be related to an underlying systemic condition?
   
   
5. How severe is my pressure ulcer?
   
   
6. Does my pressure ulcer pose a danger to my overall health?
   
   
7. When can I expect my symptoms to subside?
   
   
8. What are my treatment options?
   
   
9. Am I likely to develop pressure ulcers again in the future?
   
   
10. How can I prevent further pressure ulcers?