BehonestBring alist ofquestionsbe honestaboutdrug useKnownofficephone andaddresshave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededinform theMD of yoursupplementuseCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkArrive 15-30 minsearlynecessarydocumentsyou are incontrol ofthe visitrepeatbackinstructionstell doctorabouthealthhistoryKnow yourcurrentmedicationunderstandcontinuingcarebe aware offollow upappointmentsbe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDaskquestionsask MD toslowdown ifneededAdvocatefor yourneedsGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportknow familybackgroundset uppatientportalget arecapBehonestBring alist ofquestionsbe honestaboutdrug useKnownofficephone andaddresshave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededinform theMD of yoursupplementuseCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkArrive 15-30 minsearlynecessarydocumentsyou are incontrol ofthe visitrepeatbackinstructionstell doctorabouthealthhistoryKnow yourcurrentmedicationunderstandcontinuingcarebe aware offollow upappointmentsbe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDaskquestionsask MD toslowdown ifneededAdvocatefor yourneedsGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportknow familybackgroundset uppatientportalget arecap

Getting the Most Out of Your Doctor Visit - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Be honest
  2. Bring a list of questions
  3. be honest about drug use
  4. Known office phone and address
  5. have a list of your concerns/symptoms
  6. Ask for written instructions if needed
  7. inform the MD of your supplement use
  8. Complete pre-appointment paperwork
  9. Arrive 15-30 mins early
  10. necessary documents
  11. you are in control of the visit
  12. repeat back instructions
  13. tell doctor about health history
  14. Know your current medication
  15. understand continuing care
  16. be aware of follow up appointments
  17. be aware that you might disagree with MD
  18. ask questions
  19. ask MD to slow down if needed
  20. Advocate for your needs
  21. Go to appointments annually to build rapport
  22. know family background
  23. set up patient portal
  24. get a recap