Prepare for Your Appointment
You've scheduled your visit, now what? From important questions to a full appointment checklist, here's where you'll find everything you need to prepare for your next office visit.
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Appointment Checklist
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Gather documents to bring to your doctor's visit:
Copies of any tests, x-rays, or medical histories relating to your medical problem.
A list of all current medications taken on a regular basis, including over-the-counter and herbal medications.
Registration & Allergy History form (click here) - Review any special directions from your doctor about diet or medication restrictions prior to your appointment.
- Ask friends or relatives to accompany you if you wish. Depending on the type of appointment you have, you may need someone to take you home.
- To make the most of your appointment, be sure to ask your doctor any questions or express any concerns you have.
After Your Appointment
- If you need to see another doctor, we will make every effort to schedule additional tests and consultations at the earliest available time.
- If you need to be hospitalized, we will coordinate admittance arrangements and provide the hospital with information prior to your arrival.
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- About Your Symptoms or Diagnosis
- What is the disease or condition?
- How serious is my disease or condition and how will it affect my life?
- What is the short-term and long-term prognosis for my disease or condition?
- What caused the disease or condition?
- Is there more than one disease or condition that could be causing my symptoms?
- What symptoms should I watch for?
- Can I be tested for a disease or condition, and what will these tests tell me?
- What tests will be involved in diagnosing my disease or condition?
- How safe and accurate are the tests?
- When will I know the test's results?
- Will I need more medical tests?
- Will I need a follow-up visit and when?
- How is the disease or condition treated?



