repeatbackinstructionsAdvocatefor yourneedsaskquestionsCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkBring alist ofquestionsset uppatientportalnecessarydocumentsknow familybackgroundinform theMD of yoursupplementuseget arecapunderstandcontinuingcareBehonestKnownofficephone andaddressAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededArrive 15-30 minsearlybe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportbe aware offollow upappointmentstell doctorabouthealthhistoryask MD toslowdown ifneededbe honestaboutdrug usehave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsyou are incontrol ofthe visitKnow yourcurrentmedicationrepeatbackinstructionsAdvocatefor yourneedsaskquestionsCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkBring alist ofquestionsset uppatientportalnecessarydocumentsknow familybackgroundinform theMD of yoursupplementuseget arecapunderstandcontinuingcareBehonestKnownofficephone andaddressAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededArrive 15-30 minsearlybe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportbe aware offollow upappointmentstell doctorabouthealthhistoryask MD toslowdown ifneededbe honestaboutdrug usehave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsyou are incontrol ofthe visitKnow yourcurrentmedication

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