How do I get ready for my doctor’s appointment?
- Ask another adult or relative to come with you to your appointments and tests. This person can give you emotional support and help you by taking notes.
- Think about any concerns you have, information you need, or expectations about your health that you want to discuss at the appointment and make a list of them in order of importance.
- Bring a notebook so that you can write down your questions as soon as they come to mind.
- Make sure you bring your valid health insurance card and your hospital card.
- Bring an up-to-date list of your usual medications and any natural products that you take as well as a list of your allergies. Ask your pharmacist for these lists.
- Work together with your health professionals. For more advice, visit
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