Over the years, I have become almost professional at going to the doctor. At this writing I have seven Doctors that I am regularly seeing. Each has a different specialty, and each one needs my full attention.
Having questions ready:
I keep all my medications in a sturdy bottomed case, with a zipper around the top, which holds all the medications, a little notebook for notes, a pen, and before each visit, I make list of all the items in my notebook that pertain to that doctor, a list of questions to ask.
I also keep a record of blood pressure readings, hospital visits, medication changes, doctors phone numbers...etc. That kind of preparation makes the doctors job a little easier, with your life between visits at his fingertips. So the doctor has everything he needs to diagnose and treat
How do I remember what the Doctor said to me>
Recording the Doctors Appointment:
This last important office visit I had was with a doctor I had never seen before. She was giving me a second opinion, so I wanted to get her advise straight, and not confused with the previous doctors. I brought along a little mini-recorder, and with the doctors permission I recorded the whole thing. (Hint - Don't hold the recorder, set it down on a stable surface,). No one even remembered it was on until the appointment was over! When I listened to it later, I was so thankful I had done that, and now I will do it at every important appointment.
This system works well for me, and anyone with memory loss. I ahve had some strokes, so I have to go to lengths to remember to put my head on in the morning!:jester:
Having questions ready:
I keep all my medications in a sturdy bottomed case, with a zipper around the top, which holds all the medications, a little notebook for notes, a pen, and before each visit, I make list of all the items in my notebook that pertain to that doctor, a list of questions to ask.
I also keep a record of blood pressure readings, hospital visits, medication changes, doctors phone numbers...etc. That kind of preparation makes the doctors job a little easier, with your life between visits at his fingertips. So the doctor has everything he needs to diagnose and treat
How do I remember what the Doctor said to me>
Recording the Doctors Appointment:
This last important office visit I had was with a doctor I had never seen before. She was giving me a second opinion, so I wanted to get her advise straight, and not confused with the previous doctors. I brought along a little mini-recorder, and with the doctors permission I recorded the whole thing. (Hint - Don't hold the recorder, set it down on a stable surface,). No one even remembered it was on until the appointment was over! When I listened to it later, I was so thankful I had done that, and now I will do it at every important appointment.
This system works well for me, and anyone with memory loss. I ahve had some strokes, so I have to go to lengths to remember to put my head on in the morning!:jester: