Here's the first in many of quick and easy ways to take care of your health. I will be presenting articles on news of the day, general medical topics such as seasonal maladies, preventative medicine and more.
Todays Topic: How to get the most out of your Doctors office visit
- Preparing for the visit
- During the Visit
- After the Visit
Preparing for your visit
- Make sure you communicate to receptionist your concerns, when you call and schedule appointment, in order to leave enough time for your doctor to spend with you.
- Make sure all financial issues are answered ahead of your visit.
- Write down your questions or concerns and bring it in for review with your doctor.
- Check your doctor's web site for items that can be filled out ahead of time - that helps move the process along efficiently.
During the visit
- Have your questions written down and bring in and bring in all your medications or supplements and vitamins.
- Have the Doctor summarize the visit at the end including action steps and follow up.
After the visit
- Make sure follow up done within one week of visit. Set your smart phone as reminder!
If you have any comments or suggestions, please let me know.
In Good Health,
Doc Paul
