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PrimeCare, LLC Locations
Steps to a successful doctor visit
Preparing for your visit
- Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your appointment time, to fill out all of the necessary forms.
- Make a list of questions beforehand that you would like to ask.
- Bring a list of all medications you are currently taking. Include all over-the-counter medications like aspirin and vitamins.
- Bring all of your insurance information. Check with your insurance company to determine if a co-payment is required. If so, please be prepared to pay your co-payment at the time services are rendered.
- Bring all of the names, phone numbers and addresses of your previous physicians.
- Bring any pertinent medical information, records or test results. A list of any known food and/or drug allergies
During your visit
- Your provider will ask you to talk about your reason for coming.
- You will be asked about your medical history, including previous illnesses, surgeries, family history, health habits and other questions.
- Your provider may recommend tests. When a test is suggested, your provider will tell you how long it will take and how you will be notified of the results.
- Your provider may make a diagnosis during the exam, telling you what you have, what causes it and the treatment options available to you.
- If the services of a specialist are needed, we will make arrangements for you.
- A follow-up appointment will be scheduled.
Questions to ask your doctor
- What is the most important change I can make to improve my health?
- What screening tests are appropriate for a person my age?
- How is my blood pressure?
- Do I have a healthy weight?
- Do you advise me to adjust my diet or exercise plan in any way?
- Is it time for me to have a cholesterol test?
- Should I take a daily aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke?
- Are any of my current medications no longer needed?
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