ask MD toslowdown ifneededhave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsset uppatientportalKnow yourcurrentmedicationyou are incontrol ofthe visitBehonesttell doctorabouthealthhistoryget arecapaskquestionsArrive 15-30 minsearlyAdvocatefor yourneedsCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkBring alist ofquestionsAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededunderstandcontinuingcareknow familybackgroundbe aware offollow upappointmentsKnownofficephone andaddressGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportbe honestaboutdrug useinform theMD of yoursupplementusenecessarydocumentsrepeatbackinstructionsbe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDask MD toslowdown ifneededhave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsset uppatientportalKnow yourcurrentmedicationyou are incontrol ofthe visitBehonesttell doctorabouthealthhistoryget arecapaskquestionsArrive 15-30 minsearlyAdvocatefor yourneedsCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkBring alist ofquestionsAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededunderstandcontinuingcareknow familybackgroundbe aware offollow upappointmentsKnownofficephone andaddressGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportbe honestaboutdrug useinform theMD of yoursupplementusenecessarydocumentsrepeatbackinstructionsbe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MD

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