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Info to give to dr.
During your visit
Before Visit
After Visit
100
Discuss your current or past health conditions. Also discuss your family medical history.
What is an important thing to tell your doctor about your medical history?
100
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Should you be afraid to ask questions to your Primary Healthcare Provider?
100
Prepare a list of questions for the doctor
What is the main thing I should do before my visit?
100
Call your doctor Report any medication side effects
What would you do if your condition changed?
200
Mention any allergies you have and what your reaction was when you had an attack.
What is something you should tell your doctor about allergies?
200
What home treatment or over-the-counter medications are needed? What results are expected? Are there dietary or activity instructions or restrictions
What are some questions to consider asking about self-care?
200
Write down symptoms and when they started and if there have been changes over time
What can I do before my visit to help my doctor understand my condition?
200
Call your doctor Stay in touch with your doctor
What can you do if you get home and you realize you have more questions?
300
Either bring your medications or write down all of your prescriptions as well as the dosage and how many times a day you take it.
What is something important to tell your doctor about medications?
300
How's my overall health? Are you concerned with any aspects of my health, if so which ones? Are there any tests I should have based on my age or for any other reason? Do you have any recommendations about lifestyle modifications. such as exercise, stopping smoking, exercising?
What are some questions you should think about during and before your visit?
300
Family and general practitioners Internists OB/GYN (obstetrics/gynecology) Pediatricians Geriatricians
What types of primary care doctors can you choose from?
300
Follow all treatment instructions. Keep your follow-up appointment. Follow recommended preventive care and wellness lifestyle changes.
What should you do after your visit if your condition doesn't change?
400
Tell your doctor or bring any over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements.
What is something you should tell your doctor about supplements?
500
Bring your health plan ID card with you to each visit.
What should you do to prove health insurance?