Table of Contents

The PACE System

Presenting Detailed information

Guidelines for Reporting New or Changed Symptoms

Tips About Medications

Medication Record Form

Stating What You Expect

Asking Questions

Sample Questions About Diagnosis and Prognosis

Sample Questions About Tests or Procedures

Sample Questions About Medications

Sample Questions About Other Treatments

A List of All Sample Questions

Checking Your Understanding of Information

Expressing Concerns

Summary

Tips About Making Appointments

Tips About Medical Records

What Do You Expect From The Visit?


At the moment, it may be difficult for you to state exactly what you expect the doctor to do about your medical condition, but it may be helpful later if you give some thought to this now. Use the PACE Guide Sheet you printed earlier to write down any thoughts you have about what you hope or think the doctor might do for you, for example prescribe a medication, order a test, suggest surgery.

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