New patients should bring their:
Medical records
Knowing your medical history and what treatments you have had to date is necessary. Have your doctor make copies of your medical records (hospitalizations, office visits and treatments) and bring them with you.
Referring physician information
Your Obstetrician/Gynecologist will want to consult with your primary care and/or referring physician/s regarding your care to share the findings so that you may be offered the best course of treatment. Please bring the addresses and phone / fax numbers of your primary care and/or referring physicians with you to your first appointment.
Medications
Any medications that you are taking should be brought with you to your first appointment, or at least a listing with dosages.
Insurance pre-authorization form and ID card
Your health care insurance coverage may have been discussed before you arrive, but please bring your health insurance ID card, along with your referral pre-authorization form and photo ID, such as a driver's license.
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New OB Patients:
Medical History
Be sure to bring your complete medical history information to your first prenatal appointment. This may be records from your previous pregnancies, surgeries or anything you think your doctor might want. If this is not your first prenatal visit then be sure to let your practitioner know if anything has changed in your medical history since your last appointment.
List of Medications
No matter what you're taking medications for, be sure to bring an updated list to your prenatal visits. This should also include any medications prescribed by someone other than your doctor. You will also want to bring in a list of any vitamins or herbal supplements you're taking as well.
Questions You May Have
It never fails that as soon as you're alone in the exam room, you remember all of the questions you had before your appointment. Keep a piece of paper handy and write the questions down as you think of them between appointments. This helps you remember the questions and gives you a place to write some answers as well.
Your Husband or a Friend
Bringing another set of eyes and ears, particularly to key appointments like when you first hear the heart beat or during any prenatal testing, can be a big help. They can remember things you may have forgotten to write down as well as be a witness to your joyful moments.
An Open Mind
Remember, your doctor has a lot of knowledge on the subject of pregnancy, labor, birth and babies. That is why you chose them to be your partner in your prenatal care decisions. If you have questions or want things done a certain way, be sure to discuss these with an open mind. Be open and receptive to their ideas and opinions. |
