Preparing for Your Consult: How to get the most out of your doctor visit скачать в хорошем качестве

Preparing for Your Consult: How to get the most out of your doctor visit

Preparing for your consult 1. List of Concerns - prioritized 2. List of Questions - prioritized 3. List of Medical Conditions and Surgeries 4. Medications - name, dose, frequency, reason for taking 5. Allergies - drug name, type and severity of reaction 6. Bloodwork/Labs - in the past year, whether directly related to visit or not 7. Imaging Studies – images/pictures from CT/MRI/etc...not just report 8. Pathology Report - full report, not just diagnosis 9. Other Medical Records - better to bring more than less 10. Summary/Outline of your history - especially if you have a lot of records 11. Make sure your records were received in the office prior to day of visit 12. Ask for more time if needed when making the appointment - if case is complex 13. Consider filling out forms in advance - saves time, less likely to forget something 14. Make sure everyone is at the appointment… 15. …or at least available by phone Medical Disclaimer: All comments are generalizations and intended to be for educational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.