mrcross: being present and being asked suprisingly pertinent questions by the AME was exactly the process that caused me to realise that the AMEs are not just doctors authorised by the CAA to do medical exams, but people who understand the medical implications of flying and aviation.
Any verbal questions and answers are confidential between the doctor and yourself.
I see these written questions as just being introductory questions so the AME has a starting point for further questions.