These are all tremendous ideas. Because I take opiates for my pancreatitis pain, my memory is not spot on and sometimes is not there at all "what doctor visit I ask my wife?" I keep everything on my computer and have a physical folder for each doctor in case there are any hard copies of anything I may need to be able to refer to. My docs who take care of my pancreas issues are about 3.5 hrs. away, so I do use mychart regularly if it is not something I feel can wait until the next visit. Yes! Please be your own advocate because no one else will be. I don't want a confrontational relationship with a doctor, but if you feel you are getting a brush off, never be afraid to say so. Because of the way insurance is priced, be sure and get our money's worth for us.