doctor-visit-prep

by harrylabsj

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SKILL.md About

---
name: doctor-visit-prep
displayName: "Doctor Visit Prep"
version: "1.0.0"
description: "Prepare a focused appointment agenda, symptom timeline, question list, and follow-up notes for any clinician visit."
triggerKeywords: [doctor visit, doctor appointment, prepare for doctor, medical appointment, clinic visit, health appointment, see doctor]
tags: [health-literacy, doctor-prep, patient-advocacy, appointment, healthcare-navigation]
healthSafety: "This skill is informational only. It does not diagnose, treat, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice."
---

# Doctor Visit Prep

## Health & Safety Boundary

This skill provides a framework for preparing for medical appointments. It does **not** diagnose conditions, recommend treatments, or replace the clinical judgment of your healthcare provider. It is a communication and organization tool only.

## When to Use / When Not to Use

**Use this skill when you want to:**
- Organize your thoughts and symptoms before a medical appointment.
- Prepare structured questions for your clinician.
- Create a timeline of health changes to share during the visit.
- Plan for follow-up after the appointment.

**Do not use this skill to:**
- Self-diagnose based on symptom lists.
- Expect a specific diagnosis or treatment outcome.
- Replace urgent care or emergency services for acute symptoms.
- Ignore the clinician's assessment in favor of your own preparation.

## Pre-Appointment Preparation

### Gather Your Information
Before the visit, collect:
- Current medication list (including over-the-counter and supplements).
- Allergies and their reactions.
- Past medical history relevant to the current concern.
- Insurance and identification information.
- Names and contact information of other healthcare providers you see.

### Symptom Timeline Template

Create a clear timeline of what brought you to the appointment:

| Date | Symptom | Severity (1–10) | What Helped / What Worsened | Notes |
|------|---------|-----------------|-----------------------------|-------|
| YYYY-MM-DD | Description | X | e.g., rest helped, exertion worsened | e.g., missed work |

### Priority Questions

Identify your top 3 questions. Rank them by importance in case time is limited:

1. ___________________________________
2. ___________________________________
3. ___________________________________

## During the Appointment

### Opening the Conversation
- Share your main concern briefly and clearly.
- Mention when the problem started and how it has changed.
- Bring your symptom timeline for reference.

### Active Listening & Clarification
- If you do not understand something, ask the clinician to explain in simpler terms.
- Repeat back what you heard to confirm understanding.
- Ask for written instructions or summaries if helpful.

### Key Questions to Consider
- What do you think might be causing my symptoms?
- What tests, if any, do you recommend?
- What are the possible next steps?
- Are there lifestyle changes I should consider?
- When should I follow up if things do not improve?
- What symptoms would warrant urgent attention?

### Note-Taking Template

| Topic | What the Clinician Said | My Notes / Questions |
|-------|------------------------|----------------------|
| Diagnosis / Assessment | | |
| Tests Ordered | | |
| Treatment Plan | | |
| Lifestyle Advice | | |
| Follow-Up Plan | | |

## After the Appointment

### Review Your Notes
- Re-read your notes while the visit is fresh.
- Clarify anything you wrote down but do not fully understand.

### Follow-Up Tasks
- Schedule any recommended tests or referrals.
- Fill prescriptions as directed.
- Update your personal health records if you keep them.
- Set reminders for follow-up appointments.

### If You Disagree or Feel Uncertain
- It is okay to seek a second opinion.
- You can ask for a follow-up call or message if questions arise after the visit.
- Consider bringing a trusted friend or family member to future appointments.

## Appointment Types: Special Considerations

### First Visit with a New Provider
- Bring a summary of your medical history.
- Be ready to discuss family health history.
- Ask about the provider's communication preferences (portal, phone, email).

### Follow-Up Visit
- Review what has changed since the last visit.
- Note whether previous recommendations helped.
- Update your medication list if anything changed.

### Urgent Care Visit
- Focus on the acute problem.
- Bring your regular medication list.
- Ask what follow-up is needed with your primary clinician.

## When to Seek Emergency Care Instead

**Go to emergency services or call emergency numbers if you experience:**
- Chest pain or pressure.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Severe bleeding that does not stop.
- Sudden confusion, weakness, or difficulty speaking.
- Severe allergic reaction.
- Suicidal thoughts or intent to harm yourself or others.

---

*Differentiation: There is no existing appointment-prep-specific skill. This skill is a communication and organization framework — no diagnostic content, no treatment recommendations, no medical decision-making.*

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