Prepare for your Appointment

• Sign up for the EMR  (Electronic Medical Record) sometimes called My Chart.  You will be able to see your results and communicate with your healthcare team

• Bring a List of Medications, herbals and vitamins. (You can bring the bottles or take pictures of the bottles)

• List of Allergies, Prior Diagnosis, Surgeries

• Bring any past Test results

• Family Medical History

• List of symptoms and concerns

• Pain? When did it begin? Location?

• Questions for the doctor

Preparing for Virtual appointment – You will need an Electronic Device. Follow instructions ahead of time and download any App that is needed.

Do Not Assume your original doctor office sent your records.  Bring your records with you.

What to Ask the Doctor?

• What is the disease or condition?

• How serious?

• Short / Long term prognosis?

• What caused the condition / disease?

• Medication, Treatments?

• Do I need to watch for any symptoms?

• What Testing will I need?

• When do I need a follow up visit?

Suggestions:

Keep a file of all your test results. Any scans, CT, MRI, and Ultrasound will need to be placed on CD disk.  If you are getting a second opinion you will need all your records.  Do Not give them your only copy.