Italian Phrase
Di che info ha bisogno il dottore?
Meaning
The sentence asks what specific information the doctor requires, for example before a medical examination or when filling out a form. It is a concise, informal way to request details.
When to use
Use this question when you are helping a patient prepare documents, when a nurse asks you to gather data, or when you need to clarify what the doctor expects you to bring.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Dicheinfohabisognoildottore?
Di che
Used to ask 'of what' or 'which', it introduces the information being requested.
info
Colloquial short for 'informazioni'; acceptable in spoken Italian and informal writing.
ha bisogno di
The verb phrase 'to need' requires the preposition 'di' before the object; the subject follows the verb.
il dottore
Definite article + profession; in formal contexts you may use 'il medico' or add a title (es. 'il dottor Rossi').
🗨In Conversation
Di che info ha bisogno il dottore?
What info does the doctor need?
Ha bisogno del tuo storico medico, degli ultimi esami del sangue e di una lista dei farmaci che prendi.
He needs your medical history, the latest blood test results, and a list of the medicines you take.
✕Common Mistakes
Che info ha bisogno il dottore?
The preposition 'di' is required before 'che' to form the correct question structure.
Ha bisogno info il dottore.
The verb 'avere bisogno' always takes the preposition 'di' before its object.
Il dottore ha bisogno di che info?
In questions, the interrogative phrase comes first; avoid placing it after the verb.
↔Alternatives
Di quali informazioni ha bisogno il dottore?
Which information does the doctor need?
Che dati le servono al dottore?
What data does the doctor need?
Quali informazioni richiede il medico?
Which information does the physician require?
Cultural Tip
In Italian medical settings, it is common to use the formal title 'dottore' or 'dott.ssa' when addressing a physician, especially in hospitals. In casual conversation among friends or family, 'il dottore' is fine, but avoid overly informal abbreviations like 'info' in very formal written requests.