# Questions to ask a clinic

Answer three short questions and we build a list of questions to take to the clinic, so you get the facts that matter to you on the first visit.

Use the tool on the [web page](https://opioidtreatment.fyi/tools/questions-to-ask-a-clinic). It works without JavaScript.

## How to use it

1. Choose which medication are you asking about?.
2. Choose where would you take treatment?.
3. Enter do you hope to take doses at home later?.
4. Enter is this your first time seeking treatment?.
5. Read the result.

## How it works

We always include the five questions every clinic should answer, whatever your situation.

We add one block of questions for the medication you pick, or both methadone and buprenorphine blocks when you are not sure yet.

We add a block for telehealth or pharmacy dosing when you pick that setting, a take-home block when you tick the box, and a first-visit block when you tick that one.

The list asks for facts. It never recommends a medication or a service: that choice belongs to you and a clinician.

> This checklist asks for facts. It is not medical advice, and it never recommends a medication.

## Questions

### Should I ask all of these on the first call?

Ask the practical ones first: hours, intake, waiting time. Keep the rest for the visit.

### What if the clinic cannot answer a question?

Ask who can, and when. A good service always names the next step.

> **Not medical advice.** This site is a directory of opioid treatment providers. It is not medical advice, and a listing is not an endorsement of any clinic. Talk to a doctor, pharmacist or other qualified clinician before you start, stop or change treatment. Listings can be out of date: confirm opening times and services with the provider before you travel. To report a mistake, write to hello@opioidtreatment.fyi. In an emergency call your local emergency number: 911 in the US and Canada (or call or text 988), 999 in the UK and Ireland (or call 111 in the UK, 112 in Ireland), 000 in Australia, 111 in New Zealand. For overdose, call emergency services first.