PREPARED?

PREPARED?

You need to see your MD.  Realizing you have 5 minutes. Maintenance of a CURRENT UPDATED health history is one of the most important steps to improve your quality of healthcare. A good medical history can literally be a life saver. Having this info documented is more important, if a family member or HCPOA, needs to step in at a time of crisis. The more efficient you can make your visit, the better outcome you will receive. You should arrive prepared with the following written information:

  • Chief complaint or complaints specific to that healthcare provider. Specify all that has changed from previous visit.
  • Vaccination Update.
  • Give specific numbers for things: like how long had the symptoms or how much pain, on a scale of 0 to 10. Show all information you have; daily b/p, sugar, daily weight or change in medication reactions.      
  • Give any associated symptoms, as they often the key to making a correct diagnosis. Have you had similar symptoms previously?
  • If you are feeling depressed, lack of socialization, difficult getting out of bed?
  • Questions on recent medical test, lab work, EKG’s, scans.
  • Current medications changes, including all over-the-counter supplements, any CBD use.
  • Give truthful use of tobacco, alcohol, CBD or recreational drugs

 So, GET TO IT! Get Better Care.

Leave a Reply