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1. Be aware of any pre-appointment restrictions, at the time make the appointment, be sure to ask if there's anything you need to do in advance, such as restrict diet.
2. Write down any symptoms you're experiencing, including any that may seem unrelated to the reason for which you scheduled the appointment.
3. Write down key personal information, including any major stresses or recent life changes.
4. Make a list of all medications, vitamins or supplements that taking.
5. Consider taking a family member or friend along. Sometimes it can be difficult to remember all the information provided during an appointment. Someone who accompanies may remember something that missed or forgot.
6. Write down questions to ask doctor.
1. What is likely causing my symptoms or condition?
2. What are other possible causes for my symptoms or condition?
3. What kinds of tests do I need?
4. What is the best course of action?
5. What are the alternatives to the primary approach that you're suggesting?
6. I have these other health conditions. How can I best manage them together?
7. Are there any restrictions that I need to follow?
8. Should I seek a second opinion? What will that cost, and will my insurance cover it?
9. Is there a generic alternative to the medicine you're prescribing?
10. Are there brochures or other printed material that I can take with me? What websites do you recommend?