Healthcare
After the Visit
- What is this topic about?
- What might I do if I have questions after the visit is over?
- What might I do if the provider asked for a follow-up visit?
- What might I do if the provider made a referral to another provider or specialist?
- What might I do if the provider ordered lab tests?
- What might I do if the provider prescribed medications?
- What might I do if the provider asked me to track things, like my symptoms?
- What might I need to know about taking care of my health condition(s) at home?
- If I need assistance to do these types of things, what might I do?
- My provider often seems rushed at the end of visits, how might I get all my questions answered?
- Summary and Tips
Making Appointments
- What is this topic about?
- What might I want to know before I schedule an appointment?
- What might I want to know after I schedule an appointment?
- I can't use the telephone or have trouble with scheduling, what should I do?
- What might I say when making an appointment?
- Summary
Finding Providers
- What is this topic about?
- How do I find names of healthcare providers?
- How do I know if I can go to a healthcare provider or clinic?
- How do I know if a healthcare provider is a good choice?
- What if a provider turns out to be a bad fit for me?
- Should I disclose my ASD diagnosis to my healthcare provider?
- Summary
- Links and Resources
Preparing for a Visit
- What is this topic about?
- What might I need to know about paperwork?
- What might I do to prepare for my visit?
- What might my provider want to know about my symptoms?
- What will my provider need to know about my medications?
- What might I bring to a visit with my healthcare provider?
- What extra things might I need to bring if it's my first visit, or I haven't seen my provider in a long time?
- How might I prepare for the office and the waiting room?
- I have a hard time with the waiting room, what might I do?
- I have trouble with transportation to the office, what might I do?
- Summary and Tips
During the Visit
- What is this topic about?
- What is likely to happen during the visit?
- What do I need to know about checking in when I arrive?
- What are some tips for handling the waiting room?
- What might the nurse or assistant do before I've seen the provider?
- Tips for Staying Comfortable While Waiting for the Provider
- What might my healthcare provider ask me?
- I have a hard time answering these types of questions, what should I do?
- What might my healthcare provider do to examine me?
- I have a hard time with being examined, what might I do?
- What might I want to ask my heathcare provider?
- What are some tips for understanding diagnoses and recommendations?
- I have trouble being included in decisions about my healthcare, what should I do?
- What might I do if there isn't time to cover everything I want to cover?
- What do I need to know about preventive care?
- More Tips for Communicating with Healthcare Providers
- What might the nurse or assistant do after I've seen the provider?
- What about check-out and follow-up?
- Summary
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