Today, we hit “Homework to Do Before Your Appointment!”
Welcome back to our blogginess, “What’s Up, Doc?” You can find the first, second, and third parts in our series with those hyperlinks, hopefully giving you a Grey’s Anatomy to getting good healthcare. 😉
- Always have a current copy of your medical records. Heads-up… before you leave ANY doctor’s appointment, ask for a copy of that day’s chart notes for your records! I’ve never had a doc refuse my request.
- If you’re going to a new doc for the first time, email or fax a copy of your chart FIRST. Hopefully, this will get your new doc up to speed before you get there.
- Your “go bag” should include a list of current medications and a record of any recent visits to other docs, why you went, and what happened.
- Do your homework and write down your questions before the visit. It’s easy to forget when you’re not feeling well! Make a short list of other concerns and take it with you. You can always come back to talk about other stuff, but what was the primary cause of making this appointment? Stay focused!
- Ask a friend to go with you. It’s good to have a BFF in the room to write down what the doctor said… and to ask important questions which may not occur to you. And it’s good to have loving support in the room, too, especially when you’re feeling scared! “Selective hearing” is real and it happens!
Tune in next time for what to do you when you finally get to your appointment.
As always, I love hearing from my peeps. Share your tips and tricks with me!
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