Doctor’s allocate a fixed amount of time for you visit, so make the most of that time by preparing beforehand.
The nextavenue article listed and explained 10 items to bring with you to a doctor’s appointment:
1. Medical History
2. Changes to Your Medical Record
3. Your Prescription Drugs
4. List of Alternative Therapies
5. Journal of Your Symptoms. (and glucose meter if you use one)
6. (written) List of Questions
7. Notebook and Pen
8. Friend or Family Member
9. Your Smartphone
10. Snacks
Click here to read the full nextavenue article, “10 Things You Should Bring to Every Doctor’s Appointment” by Leana Wen, M.D.
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Jonathan M. Metsch, Dr.P.H., is Clinical Professor, Preventive Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; and Adjunct Professor, Baruch College ( C.U.N.Y.), Rutgers School of Public Health, and Rutgers School of Public Affairs and Administration.
This blog shares general information about understanding and navigating the health care system. For specific medical advice about your own problems, issues and options talk to your personal physician.
What is the rationale for including snacks in this list? Isn’t obesity a general health concern? Can’t patients forego their grazing in a doctor’s waiting room, particularly if there is an issue of exposing those with food allergies to their allergens?