Tips for getting the best out of your medical appointments?

[Shar0n]

Some doctors are good communicators, others not so good. They are often too busy to explain things in a way we can understand. Medical appointments can be stressful when we fear progression of our illness. Has anyone any useful tips for getting the best out of your medical appointment?

[MsChief]

Make a list of symptoms, questions and concerns to discuss with MD. Also bring copies of any interim reports and scans from other MD's you have seen since your last visit.

[Whitley55]

I give my doctor a laundry list each time I visit and he enters the info in the computer while discussing