get arecapask MD toslowdown ifneededbe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDbe honestaboutdrug usehave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsArrive 15-30 minsearlynecessarydocumentsKnownofficephone andaddressbe aware offollow upappointmentsaskquestionsBehonestBring alist ofquestionsCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkinform theMD of yoursupplementuseunderstandcontinuingcareset uppatientportalAdvocatefor yourneedsAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededtell doctorabouthealthhistoryknow familybackgroundyou are incontrol ofthe visitKnow yourcurrentmedicationGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportrepeatbackinstructionsget arecapask MD toslowdown ifneededbe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDbe honestaboutdrug usehave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsArrive 15-30 minsearlynecessarydocumentsKnownofficephone andaddressbe aware offollow upappointmentsaskquestionsBehonestBring alist ofquestionsCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkinform theMD of yoursupplementuseunderstandcontinuingcareset uppatientportalAdvocatefor yourneedsAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededtell doctorabouthealthhistoryknow familybackgroundyou are incontrol ofthe visitKnow yourcurrentmedicationGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportrepeatbackinstructions

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