Advocatefor yourneedsbe honestaboutdrug userepeatbackinstructionsCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkknow familybackgroundAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededbe aware offollow upappointmentstell doctorabouthealthhistoryask MD toslowdown ifneededBring alist ofquestionsbe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDunderstandcontinuingcareGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportnecessarydocumentsArrive 15-30 minsearlyget arecapKnownofficephone andaddressyou are incontrol ofthe visitKnow yourcurrentmedicationset uppatientportalhave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsaskquestionsBehonestinform theMD of yoursupplementuseAdvocatefor yourneedsbe honestaboutdrug userepeatbackinstructionsCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkknow familybackgroundAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededbe aware offollow upappointmentstell doctorabouthealthhistoryask MD toslowdown ifneededBring alist ofquestionsbe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDunderstandcontinuingcareGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportnecessarydocumentsArrive 15-30 minsearlyget arecapKnownofficephone andaddressyou are incontrol ofthe visitKnow yourcurrentmedicationset uppatientportalhave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsaskquestionsBehonestinform theMD of yoursupplementuse

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