understandcontinuingcareArrive 15-30 minsearlyaskquestionsGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportask MD toslowdown ifneededCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkbe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDyou are incontrol ofthe visitbe aware offollow upappointmentshave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsknow familybackgroundrepeatbackinstructionsBehonestbe honestaboutdrug useAdvocatefor yourneedstell doctorabouthealthhistoryget arecapBring alist ofquestionsKnow yourcurrentmedicationKnownofficephone andaddressnecessarydocumentsinform theMD of yoursupplementuseset uppatientportalAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededunderstandcontinuingcareArrive 15-30 minsearlyaskquestionsGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportask MD toslowdown ifneededCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkbe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDyou are incontrol ofthe visitbe aware offollow upappointmentshave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsknow familybackgroundrepeatbackinstructionsBehonestbe honestaboutdrug useAdvocatefor yourneedstell doctorabouthealthhistoryget arecapBring alist ofquestionsKnow yourcurrentmedicationKnownofficephone andaddressnecessarydocumentsinform theMD of yoursupplementuseset uppatientportalAsk forwritteninstructionsif needed

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