Dr Susan welcomes questions and discussion.
Before your appointment
Write down your two or three most important questions and concerns
Write down the history and details of your symptoms
Bring a list of all your medication, including vitamins & supplements
During your appointment
Questions you may want to ask include:
Is there anything else I can do to help myself
Is there anything I should avoid or stop doing
What will happen if I don’t have any treatment
Are there any other ways to treat my condition
How effective is this treatment
How long will I need the treatment for
How will I know if the treatment is working
Are there any side effects or risks
Where can I go for more information/support/help
If I have a long-term condition, what should I tell my family
Investigations
Check that you have understood what the tests are for, and how and when you will get the results.
After your appointment
Write down what you discussed and what happens next
Book any referrals or further investigations. You will be asked to make your own appointments and let us know so that we can send a referral. Do check with your insurers.
NB It is essential to inform us of any changes to your personal database eg. postal and email address and mobile telephone number