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| Before your visit |
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Please complete the forms.
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Make a note of your symptoms, the order in which they appeared and anything that makes them better or worse. Also, note the results of any home testing, such as your temperature.
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Know your family and personal medical history, which includes surgeries, serious illnesses, etc. (Family is defined as mother, father, siblings and grandparents.)
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Think about your eating and drinking habits, how well and how much you sleep or exercise, etc. |
| What to bring |
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Your insurance card.
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Medications you are taking, including prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, herbal products and vitamins. You can keep a list of all your medications on our emergency medical record form. |
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A list of any allergies, especially concerning medicine or food. |
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A list of health concerns or questions
for the physician. |
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Completed forms. |
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If children must accompany your visit, please bring small quiet toys for their entertainment. |
| What to wear for your visit |
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Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that can
be easily removed.
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Please do not use perfumes or lotions with strong fragrances as others may have allergies or breathing problems triggered by strong odors. |
| While you are with the physician |
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Please turn cell phones off or on vibrate
to eliminate excess noise and interruption.
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Tell the physician about all the information you gathered together before your visit. |
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Ask what he/she thinks the diagnosis or
problem might be. |
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Ask what tests, if any, are needed. |
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Be sure to understand what you need to do to treat the problem, and how you can prevent it from occurring again. |
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Find out if you are expected to see or call the physician again. |
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Be sure you understand the possible side effects of any medicines the physician prescribes. |
| After your visit |
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Follow your physician’s advice.
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Call the physician’s office if you don’t understand any of the instructions. |
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Tell your physician if you feel worse, have other problems or side effects from any medicines. |
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If you have an appointment for a return visit, please keep the appointment or give at least
48 hours notice if cancelling. |
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Physicians and Surgeons Clinic
503-623-7301
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