Before your appointment, use this handy checklist.
Make a list of your health questions. Ask a friend or relative for help if you need it. Put the questions that are most important to you at the top of the list.
Make a list of other health care providers you have visited. Write down their names, addresses, phone numbers and the reasons you visited them.
Bring list of medicines or original containers to your appointment. Be sure to include vitamins, prescriptions, over-the-counter and natural and/or herbal medicines.
Bring your insurance card or other insurance information with you to your appointment. If you wish, ask a family member or trusted friend to go to your appointment with you.
During your appointment, use this handy checklist.
Write down the names of your team members. Use your list of questions. Ask your most important questions first.
Talk with your team about what health issue to work on first.
Be sure you know what you should do before you leave the office.
Use your own words to repeat back the things you’ve discussed with your team. This way, both you and your team will know the information is clear.
Ask your team about how to reach them after hours if you have additional questions.
