Get Ready to Have a Good Doctor's Visit

Have you ever left the doctor’s office forgetting to ask certain questions? This is a common occurrence among most patients. Whether it’s for a sick or well visit, we all have a tendency to forget things we meant to ask during the appointment, yet remember when back in the car. Don’t let this happen again with these tips on how to make the most out of your next doctor’s appointment.

Doctor, Doctor, Give Me the News!

While we depend on our physician to give us the best care possible in terms of our health, it’s also vital that we play a role in our own health care. This means being on top of our game, too, when it comes to letting the healthcare professionals know about what’s going on with our health.

Therefore, you need to be prepared before every visit. Bring a list of current medications and dosages. Be sure to have a detailed medical history with you, especially if you are seeing a new physician. If you’re sick, be sure you have every symptom written down, too. As crazy as it may sound, one symptom can change the entire prognosis and treatment plan. So you want to be very exact and truthful regarding what is currently going on with your health so that the doctor can make the proper diagnosis.

Also, write down all of your questions that you want to ask. Go down the list of questions with the physician to ensure every question is answered. Don’t be afraid to ask follow-up questions, too. You want to leave the appointment feeling as good as possible about the treatment plan ahead.

Our goal is to provide you with high-quality urgent care that is fast, effective and affordable. Visit our urgent care center any day of the week, and we’ll help you find a healthier you in 2017!