Useful checklist

Before you leave your appointment make sure:

• You’ve covered everything on your list.
• You know what should happen next – and when. Write it down.

Ask:

• Who to contact if you have further problems or questions.
• For copies of letters written about you if you want to see them – you are entitled to see these. There can be a charge for this.

After your appointment don’t forget to:

•  Write down what you discussed and what happens next. Keep your notes.
• Ask what’s happening if you are not sent your appointment details.
• Ask for the results of any test. If you don’t get the results when you expect – ask for them. And it’s okay to ask what the results mean.

Page last edited: 28 July 2010