What to bring

  • Photo ID and your insurance card
  • A list of all medications you take, with doses, or the bottles themselves
  • Recent medical records and test results, if you have them
  • For children: vaccination records
  • Your questions, written down so you don't forget them

What happens during the visit

  • Paperwork. You'll fill out forms about your health history, family history, and insurance.
  • Vital signs. Blood pressure, weight, and other basic measurements.
  • Conversation and exam. Your provider asks how you feel and what worries you, then examines you.
  • A plan. This may include lab tests, prescriptions, vaccines, or referrals.

Prescriptions

In the US, prescriptions are usually sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose. Tell us which pharmacy you use, and pick up your medication there.