Content added April 16, 2025

Taking an active role in your health care can help you get the best care possible from your doctor. One way to do this is to make sure you get the most out of your office visit by preparing ahead of time and creating an agenda for your visit with your doctor. When you prepare for your appointment ahead of time, both you and your doctor will find the visit more helpful. Here are some tips you can follow for what to do before, during, and after your visit with your doctor. These tips can help you and your doctor work together to improve your health.

Content updated Sept. 24, 2024

Individuals often have questions about their health, illnesses or injuries, medications, symptoms they may be experiencing as well as a wide range of health and prevention topics. The following resources are available to anyone without charge and have been found helpful by others.