With busy schedules and tight budgets, it is always a good idea to plan ahead for your clinic visits in order to get the most out of them. While it is not always possible for your provider to address every concern at each visit, you can do a few things in advance to help you and your provider work together most effectively:
- Arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment to allow enough time for checking in at the front desk. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we will make every attempt to still see you; but we may need to reschedule your appointment.
- Please bring with you to every appointment:
- Your insurance card.
- Photo identification.
- A list, or the actual containers, of any medications that your provider has not previously prescribed for you.
- Write down a list of important questions to ask your provider.
- Tell a member of your care team if you have experienced any significant medical events since your last visit.
- Inform a member of your care team if you need any refills or referrals.
Information on our
Patient Forms page will help you organize your past medical information and the topics or issues you would like to discuss with your provider. These forms are especially helpful if you are a new patient, visiting for a routine physical or establishing obstetrical care.
Even if we have your complete medical files, we recommend that you keep a running list of any new concerns. Bring this list with you to each appointment so you can address your concerns with your provider.
With a little planning before each visit, you and your provider will be able to focus on the issues that are most urgent and matter the most to you.