WHAT SHOULD A PATIENT BRING TO THE FIRST VISIT?

Regardless of what reason you are coming to our office, certain items should be brought with you to make your visit as productive as possible. First, a patient should always carry a paper or card in their wallet or purse with the following information A) medication list with names and dosages B) list of allergies to foods and medications Note: if you have no allergies to anything, then write none, don't leave this blank C) list of surgeries D) list of medical conditions E) current insurance card F) name, phone number, and address to your primary physician. A medication list must be updated everytime a change occurs with addition of medications or deletions. Also, update the dosages if adjustments have occurred. Listing allergies and the reaction you have to the allergen.