Preparing for review

What is good to wear?

If you have them, take with you:

• previous tests and laboratory results;
• epicrisis and medical documents from previous examinations or hospitalizations;
• results of imaging studies – ultrasound, radiography, CT scan, MRI and others;
• information about treatment carried out to date;
• a list of medications and dietary supplements you are currently taking;
• documents related to chronic diseases or previous surgeries.

You do not need to have any new tests done beforehand unless your doctor has specifically recommended them. After the examination, the specialist can assess which tests are actually necessary.

Prepare information about your complaints

Before your visit, it may be helpful to remember:

• when did the symptoms start;
• whether they are constant or occur periodically;
• what intensifies or alleviates them;
• have you had similar complaints before;
• Has there been a change in your condition in recent days or weeks?

If you have a few questions for the doctor, you can write them down in advance.

Medications and allergies

It is important for your doctor to know what medications you are currently taking, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements.

If you don't remember the exact names or dosages, you can bring the packaging or a picture of the medications.

Also inform the doctor about any known allergies to medications or other substances.

Previous illnesses and family history

Depending on the reason for the review, it may be important to provide information about:

• chronic diseases;
• previous operations;
• hospitalizations;
• illnesses in the family;
• previous pregnancies or gynecological diseases;
• diseases and developmental features of the child during a pediatric examination.

Preparation for a child examination

When visiting a pediatrician, it is useful to bring the child's available medical documents, as well as information about:

• current and previous illnesses;
• medications taken;
• allergies;
• vaccinations;
• nutrition and development;
• previous research or consultations with specialists.

With younger children, it may be helpful to bring a favorite toy or other familiar object to help the child feel more relaxed.

Come a little earlier.

It is recommended to be at the medical center a few minutes before your scheduled appointment, especially if you are visiting us for the first time.

This allows the necessary administrative data to be easily specified without reducing the time for the review itself.

If you are running late or will not be able to attend your appointment, please notify the medical center as soon as possible.