Questions to ask

Questions to ask a clinic

Direct questions that surface how a provider actually operates, across any pathway.

4 min read · updated 2026-09-09

About the product

  • Exactly what product will be used, and from what source?
  • Was it culture-expanded, and where was it processed?
  • Can I see a certificate of analysis for my lot?
  • What dose will I receive, and how is that measured?

About the people

  • Who performs the procedure, and what is their licence and specialty?
  • In which register can I confirm that licence?
  • Who manages complications, and where?
  • How many of these procedures has this team performed?

About outcomes and cost

  • What outcome measures do you collect, and can I see aggregate results?
  • What is the total cost, and what is excluded?
  • What happens if I need a repeat procedure?
  • What does follow-up include, and for how long?

About regulation and risk

  • Under what regulatory pathway is this offered here, and what is the reference number?
  • What are the known risks and the realistic range of outcomes?
  • What would make me a poor candidate?
  • What alternatives, including non-procedural ones, should I consider first?

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