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The waiting room
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Remember to arrive with plenty
of time in advance. Make sure you do not come late. Sometimes the doctor
is running late. Most of the time, this is because extra-time was given to
the previous patient. Do not get angry or concerned, as one day it might
be your turn to have that extra-time, and others will have to wait for
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The waiting room should be
arthritis friendly. The chairs should be firm but comfortable, with good
arm supports. People with back problems should avoid sunken chairs.
Also there should be wheel
chair friendly facilities, with doors wide enough for entry and elevators
where appropriate. Ideally,
all facilities will be available on-site within the clinic. This includes
the laboratory, and the radiological facilities. |
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Get to know the staff. Staff
members will include secretarial and paramedical and medical staff. Do not
be scared to ask questions of the staff, but remember that the staff have
to get through their working day as well. |
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First thing to
remember is to prepare for your consultation. You only have a short time
to prepare for the appointment, so you do not want to waste your allocated
time. Go through and
review your questions and your concerns, which you have preferably written
down prior to arrival |
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Bring a urine sample with you,
if you do not want to do it at the clinic. It is a lot more comfortable
doing this in ones own house. Seal the bottle. Doctors
like testing the urine as it gives a good reflection on the state of the
kidneys. |
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If forms have to be filled out
- remember to bring them to your consultation. This avoids unnecessary
wasted time and reduces costs for the patient. |
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When this is done - settle
down - have a cup of tea or coffee - if available - pending your turn.
Relax ! |
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