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You play a critical role in improving your own health care and making wise medical decisions by asking questions. Learn the right questions to ask.

People ask more questions when ordering a meal than they do during medical appointments. When you ask questions, you get answers that can help you make better decisions, and receive better quality care.

Select the link below to access this TV Public Service Announcement (PSA) in streaming video.

• 15-second TV Spot (WMV file, 9.3 MB)
• 30-Second TV Spot (WMV file, 21.6 MB) Transcript

People ask more questions when buying a cell phone than they do during medical appointments. You can enhance the quality, safety, and effectiveness of your health care by asking questions about your care, your diagnosis, your treatment, and any medications prescribed to you.

Select the link below to access this TV Public Service Announcement (PSA) in streaming video.

• 15-second TV Spot (WMV file, 8.6 MB)
• 30-Second TV Spot (MPG file, 18.6 MB) Transcript

Doctors and other clinicians want to provide the best health care they possibly can, but they can't read your mind.

Select the links below to access the 2007 TV Public Service Announcements (PSAs) in streaming video or download in MPG format.

• 60-Second TV Spot (MPG file, 8.2 MB) Transcript
• 30-Second TV Spot (MPG file, 4.2 MB) Transcript

AHRQ's "You're In Charge of Your Health" PSAs feature actress and health advocate Fran Drescher in public service announcements that encourage consumers to take charge of their health care. She talks about the importance of screening tests for early diagnosis, encouraging patients to be involved in their own health care.

Select the links below to access the streaming video and audio PSAs on your computer.

• Take Charge of Your Health: 30-second video, 1.9 MB (Transcript).
• You're In Charge of Your Health: 30-second video, 1.9 MB (Transcript).
• Take Charge of Your Health, 30-second audio file, 496 KB (Transcript).

For further information, go to Take Charge with Fran Drescher, Actress and Cancer Survivor.