be honestaboutdrug usebe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDnecessarydocumentsBring alist ofquestionsBehonestrepeatbackinstructionstell doctorabouthealthhistoryask MD toslowdown ifneededinform theMD of yoursupplementuseArrive 15-30 minsearlybe aware offollow upappointmentsyou are incontrol ofthe visitKnow yourcurrentmedicationCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkset uppatientportalget arecapknow familybackgroundGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportAdvocatefor yourneedshave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededKnownofficephone andaddressunderstandcontinuingcareaskquestionsbe honestaboutdrug usebe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDnecessarydocumentsBring alist ofquestionsBehonestrepeatbackinstructionstell doctorabouthealthhistoryask MD toslowdown ifneededinform theMD of yoursupplementuseArrive 15-30 minsearlybe aware offollow upappointmentsyou are incontrol ofthe visitKnow yourcurrentmedicationCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkset uppatientportalget arecapknow familybackgroundGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportAdvocatefor yourneedshave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededKnownofficephone andaddressunderstandcontinuingcareaskquestions

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