Be Prepared for Your First Visit

Make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment. There are questions to answer and papers to fill out. You may print our and complete our patient registration from in advance.

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What Should I Bring to My First Visit?

Remember to bring all insurance cards and information. Many medical services are covered by insurance, whereas cosmetic services are elective and not covered by insurance. For your medical co-pay or your cosmetic appointment, bring cash, check, or a credit card.

During the first visit, the doctor and staff will be learning about you and your desires. To help them gather as much information as possible you will be asked to contact your referring doctor’s office to have your relevant medical records forwarded to the specialists office in time for your visit. These records include:

1. Surgical reports
2. Pathology reports and, if possible, the corresponding slides, scans (CT, MRI) and X-Rays
3. Laboratory test results
4. Referring and consulting doctor’s office and hospital notes

Other information that will be helpful to you, the doctors and nurses include:

1. List of medications that you are currently taking (including Over-the-counter remedies, vitamins and herbal supplements)
2. List of question or concerns that you may have about your illness or treatment to discuss with the doctor or nurse

What Else Can I Do to Help Myself?

It is often helpful to bring a family member or friend along with you as another “pair of ears” to listen to the information shared and responses to your questions by doctors and nurses. Many patients also bring along a notebook to jot down notes that will help them recall important points in the conversation or special instructions once they have left the office.

There are other things patients bring for their own comfort such as a water bottle, snacks (to break a fast after a test) and reading material.

Make sure you check with your doctors office when you set the appointment just in case they have special needs that need to be taken care of before the first visit, like an x-ray or blood test.

For further information, please contact Olympic Dermatology & Laser Clinic at 360-459-1700.