Appointments can feel short. The key is prioritizing and communicating clearly—so you leave with an actionable plan.
Quick checklist (2 minutes)
- Write your top 1–3 priorities in order
- Summarize symptoms and timeline (only what you know)
- Bring a medication/supplement list and allergies
- Bring relevant documents (referrals, summaries, test names/dates)
Use a 3-part structure
- 1) Opening summary
- 2) Top 3 priorities
- 3) Questions + next steps
Ask for clarity
- “What’s the plan after today?”
- “What should I do if this changes?”
- “When should I follow up?”
Don’t leave without
- Clear follow-up plan
- How results will be delivered
- What to do between now and follow-up
Printable notes section
Use these prompts to take quick notes during the appointment:
- Main takeaways: ________________________________
- Next steps: ________________________________________
- Follow-up timing: ___________________________________
- Questions I still have: _____________________________
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