Heading to your primary care provider? Make sure you have everything you need—when arriving and leaving. You can download a form to take with you.

What to bring

• Your questions and concerns
• A list of any medicines or vitamins you're taking, including the dosage
• Names and contact information of any doctors you've seen since your last appointment
• Results of any medical tests that you’ve had since your last appointment
• A family member or friend to take notes, if necessary

What to bring home

• Answers to all of your questions
• Directions about what you’re supposed to do, if anything, before your next visit
• Resources for more information about new and existing conditions
• Test results, if available
• Specific directions for taking any medicines prescribed