How do I make ten minutes with my doctor count?
A one-page brief for your appointment: what to say first, and what to ask.
Pack 8 prompts 5 to 10 min each
Before the appointment.
Walk in knowing what to say first and what to ask.
None of these prompts diagnose, advise or tell you what to sign. Each one turns what you know into a page to bring to a doctor, pharmacist, therapist, lawyer, accountant, vet or mechanic, with the questions most worth their time.
From Mind and body, Everyday life, Money
Take what fits.
8 prompts for one situation. Use them in any order.
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Mind and body 10 min -
Mind and body 5 min I understand about half of this medical letter. What does it say?
Your letter or results restated in plain language, with terms explained and questions for your doctor.
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Mind and body 10 min What should I be asking my pharmacist about everything I take?
One page for the pharmacy counter: everything you take in a clean table, and the questions worth asking.
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Mind and body 10 min What do I say in my first therapy session?
A one-page note for your first session: why you’re there, what you want, and what to ask the therapist.
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Everyday life 10 min Before I sign this, what should I be asking a lawyer?
A plain-language map of your contract and the questions to bring to a lawyer or adviser.
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Money 10 min Before I see my accountant, what should I have ready?
A checklist of what to gather and the questions most worth your accountant’s time this year.
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Everyday life 10 min My pet can’t say what’s wrong. What does the vet need from me?
One page for the vet: what you’ve seen and when, what’s normal, what to bring, and what to ask.
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Everyday life 5 min What do I ask the mechanic so I’m not just nodding along?
A clear description of the problem, possible causes in plain words, and what to ask before you approve work.
More that go together.
There are 16 packs. These two sit on either side of this one.