Go toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportrepeatbackinstructionsBehonestKnow yourcurrentmedicationArrive 15-30 minsearlyhave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsnecessarydocumentsask MD toslowdown ifneededset uppatientportalAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededbe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDget arecapBring alist ofquestionsbe honestaboutdrug useKnownofficephone andaddressaskquestionstell doctorabouthealthhistoryinform theMD of yoursupplementuseunderstandcontinuingcareAdvocatefor yourneedsCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkyou are incontrol ofthe visitknow familybackgroundbe aware offollow upappointmentsGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportrepeatbackinstructionsBehonestKnow yourcurrentmedicationArrive 15-30 minsearlyhave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsnecessarydocumentsask MD toslowdown ifneededset uppatientportalAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededbe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDget arecapBring alist ofquestionsbe honestaboutdrug useKnownofficephone andaddressaskquestionstell doctorabouthealthhistoryinform theMD of yoursupplementuseunderstandcontinuingcareAdvocatefor yourneedsCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkyou are incontrol ofthe visitknow familybackgroundbe aware offollow upappointments

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