By Karis Gabrielson, R.N.Picture yourself at your next doctor visit. You're in the exam room — waiting for that light tap at the door before the nurse or doctor comes in.
Stop there. So, how ready are you?
Maybe it seems like a silly question. But, when you go to a visit unprepared, it can create missed opportunities — for you and your doctor. For one, you might not have a lot of time. And, it's easy to forget what you wanted to ask — or to overlook something you should have shared.
Prepare wisely with the following seven steps — and be ready when that door opens.
Before your visit:
1. Do your homework. Bring along information that's helpful to your doctor, including:
A list of the medicines you take. Note prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs — and include vitamins and herbal supplements, too.
Any updates to your personal or family health history. Do certain conditions run in your family, such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer or depression? Has anything changed since your last visit?
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