Once you have decided who to seek help from, you will need to prepare for your appointment.
Make a list of the main points you want to tell your doctor.
Make a list of what you want to learn from your doctor or health care provider.
During your visit, tell your doctor what you want to talk about.
Make sure you tell the doctor about what’s wrong. Printing out an online screening tool, or bringing a diary you may have been keeping can help. Make sure to describe the impact your symptoms or side effects are having on your day-to-day life. Sometimes it can help to bring someone along for support and to help describe your behaviour and symptoms if you’re unable to.
Discuss with your doctor the different ways of handling your health problems. Make sure you understand the positive and negative features about each choice. Ask lots of questions.
Be sure you and your doctor agree on a treatment plan you can live well with.
Tell your doctor what you think you will need to take care of the problem.
Summarize the session from your point of view, and ask the doctor if they heard anything that they didn't understand or agree with.