Medication list (including vitamins and supplements)
Something to record the health information you talk about such as your phone or a notebook and pen
You may find it helpful to bring someone with you to your appointment. You can ask them to make notes so you can focus on talking to your healthcare provider.
What to talk about with your healthcare providers
How to manage your health condition
How drugs, alcohol or tobacco affect your health condition
Issues related to your health condition (called complications) and how to lower your risks of developing them
How your condition impacts your daily life such as housework, school, or work
How your health condition or disability affects your sexual health and family planning
How your health condition and Alberta Driving Regulations impact your ability to get a driver’s license
What you need to know before you leave the appointment
The date and time of your next appointment
If you have a referral to another specialist
If you need imaging or lab tests
If you need a new prescription or refills for your medication(s)
The clinic contact information
Make sure the doctor's office has your current contact information.
Our work takes place on historical and contemporary Indigenous lands, including the territories of Treaty 6, Treaty 7 & Treaty 8 and the homeland of the Métis Nation of Alberta and 8 Métis Settlements. We also acknowledge the many Indigenous communities that have been forged in urban centres across Alberta.
