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Make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled
appointment. There are questions to answer and papers to fill
out. You may print our and complete our patient
registration from in advance
What Should I Bring to My First Visit?
Remember to bring all insurance cards and information. Many
medical services are covered by insurance, whereas cosmetic
services are elective and not covered by insurance. For your
medical co-pay or your cosmetic appointment, bring cash, check,
or a credit card.
During the first visit, the doctor and staff will be learning
about you and your desires. To help them gather as much
information as possible you will be asked to contact your
referring doctor’s office to have your relevant medical records
forwarded to the specialists office in time for your visit.
These records include:
1. Surgical reports
2. Pathology reports and, if possible, the corresponding slides,
scans (CT, MRI) and X-Rays
3. Laboratory test results
4. Referring and consulting doctor’s office and hospital notes.
Other information that will be helpful to
you, the doctors and nurses include:
1. List of medications that you are currently taking (including
Over-the-counter remedies, vitamins and herbal supplements)
2. List of question or concerns that you may have about your
illness or treatment to discuss with the doctor or nurse
What Else Can I Do to Help Myself?
It is often helpful to bring a family member or friend along
with you as another “pair of ears” to listen to the information
shared and responses to your questions by doctors and nurses.
Many patients also bring along a notebook to jot down notes that
will help them recall important points in the conversation or
special instructions once they have left the office.
There are other things patients bring for their own comfort such
as a water bottle, snacks (to break a fast after a test) and
reading material.
Make sure you check with your doctors office when you set the
appointment just in case they have special needs that need to be
taken care of before the first visit, like an x-ray or blood
test.
For
further information, please contact
Olympic Dermatology & Laser Clinic
360.459.1700
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