Patient Resources / Preparing
Preparing for Your Appointment
Preparing in advance can help you use your appointment time effectively.
General Appointment Checklist
Please bring or prepare:
- Health card
- Current medication list
- Allergy information
- Preferred pharmacy details
- Relevant medical records
- Recent test information, where available
- A short list of your main questions
- Information about accessibility or communication needs
New-Patient Appointment
- Previous family-physician information
- Important medical history
- Current and previous medications
- Allergy information
- Relevant specialist information
- Your primary health concerns
Mental-Health Appointment
It may help to consider:
- When your symptoms began
- How symptoms affect daily life
- Sleep changes
- Stress or recent life events
- Previous treatment
- Current medications
- Your goals for care
You do not need to prepare a diagnosis before your appointment.
Chronic-Condition Follow-Up
- Current medications
- Home readings where applicable
- Recent laboratory information
- Questions about symptoms or side effects
- Information about treatment changes
Medication Review
Bring a complete list of:
- Prescription medications
- Over-the-counter medicines
- Vitamins
- Supplements
- Allergies
- Possible side effects
Virtual Appointment
Before the appointment:
- Find a private, quiet location
- Test your device and connection
- Keep your health card available
- Prepare your medication list
- Ensure the clinic has your current telephone number
- Review the Virtual Care Policy
Some concerns may still require an in-person assessment.