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Keys to a Successful Doctor's Appointment

Visiting Mayo Clinic | Last Active: May 7 8:46pm | Replies (56)
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@bea4me

For all my adult life, when I visit the doctor I always bring a list of things I want to discuss. I've found this so helpful. I keep a notepad on my desk and whenever I think of something to ask the doctor I jot it down & date it. Sometimes there are only 2 or 3 questions, and other times a few more than that. It's also very helpful to have a friend or relative attend the appointments with you just to take notes for you. That way you can more easily talk with the doctor knowing his answers are being written down.

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tim1028 | @tim1028 | Apr 21 4:02pm

This is what I do. I also bring a sheet of paper that summarizes my medications, including OTC; a list of concerns, in order of priority, relevant, concisely written health history and what I do to stay healthy: diet plan, exercise routine, stress management, and sleep hygiene techniques. My daughter, who is a Family Medicine M.D., says this is helpful for the doctor to refer to. I also ask, "Is there anything that you think I should ask that I haven't?"

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