Preparing for an Urgent Care Visit

A practical guide to help you feel prepared, organized, and confident.

Urgent care visits move quickly. A short structured summary helps clinicians understand what’s going on and what you need today.

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Urgent care visits move quickly. A short structured summary helps clinicians understand what’s going on and what you need today.

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)

What to bring

  • Medication list
  • Allergies
  • Brief symptom timeline

What to say first

  • What happened
  • When it started
  • What worries you most today

After the visit

  • Write down instructions immediately
  • Confirm follow-up
  • Ask how to get records of the visit

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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