PATIENT INFO

Preparing for your visit

At Family Health Group, we want you to get the most out of your visit. We realize that your time is valuable and want your visit to be as satisfying as possible. In order to provide you with accurate information and to adequately address your concerns, we ask that you bring a few things with you to your appointment:

• Insurance card/cards
• Referral form if mandated by plan or confirmation of same
• Relevant medical records to include mammogram report, lab test results, x-rays or other test results if not ordered by the physician with whom you had appointment.
• Written list of all medication, including strength and dosage. Include prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins and herb supplements.
• A past medical history to include any chronic conditions such as heart, thyroid, hypertension, diabetes, any surgeries you have undergone and allergic reactions to medications or other substances you may have experienced.
• Make note of any questions or concerns you might have pertaining to your condition.

The Actual Visit

• Be specific about your condition, including date of onset, duration and symptoms.
• Discuss honestly any issues that may contribute to the condition even though they may seem awkward or personal.
• Take notes as necessary on the information the doctor discusses with you regarding his findings/diagnosis, general treatment recommendations and prescribed medication instructions. Ask for clarification of any questions you may have concerning these.

Post-visit Period: Steps to Achieve Recovery

• Follow the instructions you were given on what to do or not to do.
• Take the full course of any prescribed medication.
• Inform your physician if your condition becomes worse or complications develop. Also contact him/her at the very first sign of a possible medication reaction.
• If you have questions or concerns or you are simply unable to understand or remember any information or instructions you received during your visit, please call the office and ask to have a member of the clinical staff return your call.
• Keep all referral visits or follow-up visits as scheduled