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Please arrive 30 minutes early to complete any necessary paperwork.
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Bring a form of identification and current copy of your medical insurance card.
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Bring a list of all currently prescribed medications, with their strength and dosage.
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For children, bring their current record of immunizations.
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Before each appointment, write down any questions or concerns that you would like to discuss with your physician. It may help to make a list of your current health problems.
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Tell the physician when your symptoms first started and what you have done to take care of the problem.
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Some people find it helpful to bring someone along to remind them to ask questions or help them understand and remember the advice provided.
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Always ask your doctor or nurse to explain anything you don’t understand.
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Take notes. Writing down instructions will help you remember them after you leave.