Arrive with the right questions, not guesswork.
A practical guide to help you prepare for a specialist consultation without assuming what your individual treatment will involve.
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Explain the reason
Tell the practice why you are seeking an appointment and whether another practitioner referred you.
Ask what to bring
Confirm whether you should bring referral letters, X-rays, scans, dental records, medication details or other documents.
Prepare questions
Write down the main symptoms, timeline and questions you want addressed so the consultation stays focused.
Confirm next steps
Before leaving, make sure you understand any investigations, treatment options, follow-up or administrative steps discussed.
What you may want to ask.
Ask for the diagnosis or working diagnosis to be explained in plain language.
Discuss appropriate treatment choices and reasonable alternatives for your situation.
Ask about preparation, recovery, follow-up and who to contact if you are concerned.
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