top of page
Writer's pictureJerilyn McKeon PharmD, BCACP

How to get the most out of your visits with your Doctor

Updated: May 26, 2023

Going to the Doctor can be an overwhelming and anxiety inducing experience for many people. Unlike going to the dentist for yearly checkups, many people only go to the doctor when they have a problem. You can reduce that anxiety if you do just a little bit of prep work before your appointment. By going into your appointment a little more prepared you will have a much more meaningful visit.

  • Before you go in for your visit, have a list of any questions or concerns that you would like to be addressed. By having questions ready, you will be less likely to forget something you wanted to be covered. Ask your provider about medication and treatment options.


  • Bring a notebook to take any notes: Visits are short and often a lot of information is exchanged. By having a notebook to take notes, you will be able to reference your discussion later.


  • Build a relationship with your Provider. When you are visiting with your Provider, they will present treatment options. Treatments can consist of both medicine and non-medicine options. As the treatments options are presented by your provider, together you will discuss the pros and cons of each option. Ultimately you want to make an informed decision that you feel comfortable with. We call this Share Decision making when you discuss treatment options with your Provider. Shared Decision making is a great way for you to also feel part of your treatment process.


  • Utilizing all the resources your doctor's clinic have, such as dietitians, Social Work or Clinical Pharmacists. We call this taking a team based approach. Clinics have a lot of really great recourses. Don't feel forget to ask your provider what they have available in your clinic.


  • Be sure to continue regular follow ups with your provider. Regularly seeing your medical provider will allow you to stay on top of your health as much as is possible. By regularly going to the doctor, you will build a relationship and level of comfort with all those in the medical office and not just the doctors themselves. Making sure to be consistent on these appointments is especially important as we get older.





Build a Healthcare Binder to keep track of your medications and healthcare

One of the best ways to take ownership and take charge or your healthcare is with organization. I have put together some Digital Templates that can be purchased on Etsy for a quick way to build your own personalized Healthcare Battle Binder. Included in these templates is a page to have for your appointments.




For access to the entire 23 page Healthcare Battle Binder Digital Templates click the links below. To see what other Disease State Battle Binders I have available check out my Etsy store at https://thehumblerxmom.etsy.com





**Please take note, my views are my own and are not associated or representative of my employer(s). This website and its associated platforms are for education purposes only and not medical advice. (If one wants to establish a relationship in which individual circumstances can be evaluated please send a message)

תגובות


התגובות הושבתו לפוסט הזה.
bottom of page
# Infolinks infolinks.com, 3386270, direct appnexus.com, 3251, reseller pubmatic.com, 156872, reseller, 5d62403b186f2ace sonobi.com, 0e0a64d7d3, reseller, d1a215d9eb5aee9e sovrn.com, 268479, reseller, fafdf38b16bf6b2b lijit.com, 268479, reseller, fafdf38b16bf6b2b google.com, pub-6373315980741255, reseller, f08c47fec0942fa0 google.com, pub-4299156005397946, reseller, f08c47fec0942fa0 indexexchange.com, 191306, reseller openx.com, 543174347, reseller, 6a698e2ec38604c6 yahoo.com, 58723, reseller pubmatic.com, 60809, reseller, 5d62403b186f2ace emxdgt.com, 1918, reseller, 1e1d41537f7cad7f xandr.com, 3251, reseller lijit.com, 268479-eb, reseller, fafdf38b16bf6b2b google.com, pub-7858377917172490, reseller, f08c47fec0942fa0 google.com, pub-1463455084986126, reseller, f08c47fec0942fa0 rhythmone.com, 2221906906, reseller, a670c89d4a324e47 video.unrulymedia.com, 2221906906, reseller criteo.com, B-059206, reseller, 9fac4a4a87c2a44f appnexus.com, 7666, reseller, f5ab79cb980f11d1 rubiconproject.com, 156042, reseller, 0bfd66d529a55807 33across.com, 0010b00002CpYhEAAV, reseller, bbea06d9c4d2853c rubiconproject.com, 16414, reseller, 0bfd66d529a55807 pubmatic.com, 156423, reseller, 5d62403b186f2ace appnexus.com, 10239, reseller, f5ab79cb980f11d1 openx.com, 537120563, reseller, 6a698e2ec38604c6 yahoo.com, 57289, reseller, e1a5b5b6e3255540 appnexus.com, 1356, reseller, f5ab79cb980f11d1 yahoo.com, 58905, reseller, e1a5b5b6e3255540 rubiconproject.com, 11006, reseller, 0bfd66d529a55807 onetag.com, 598ce3ddaee8c90, reseller e-planning.net, 901a809a65f984a4, reseller, c1ba615865ed87b2 improvedigital.com, 2016, reseller themediagrid.com, V19ZSB, reseller, 35d5010d7789b49d yahoo.com, 59875, reseller zeta.com, 533, reseller disqus.com, 533, reseller adcolony.com, b175a0e2e9f44ee9, reseller, 1ad675c9de6b5176