have a list of yourconcerns/symptomsunderstandcontinuingcarerepeatbackinstructionsBring alist ofquestionsAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededKnownofficephone andaddressAdvocatefor yourneedsset uppatientportalask MD toslowdown ifneededyou are incontrol ofthe visitCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkinform theMD of yoursupplementusebe aware offollow upappointmentsArrive 15-30 minsearlybe honestaboutdrug useBehonestKnow yourcurrentmedicationget arecapaskquestionstell doctorabouthealthhistoryGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportknow familybackgroundbe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDnecessarydocumentshave a list of yourconcerns/symptomsunderstandcontinuingcarerepeatbackinstructionsBring alist ofquestionsAsk forwritteninstructionsif neededKnownofficephone andaddressAdvocatefor yourneedsset uppatientportalask MD toslowdown ifneededyou are incontrol ofthe visitCompletepre-appointmentpaperworkinform theMD of yoursupplementusebe aware offollow upappointmentsArrive 15-30 minsearlybe honestaboutdrug useBehonestKnow yourcurrentmedicationget arecapaskquestionstell doctorabouthealthhistoryGo toappointmentsannually tobuild rapportknow familybackgroundbe awarethat youmightdisagreewith MDnecessarydocuments

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