Tips for communicating with your care recipient’s doctor, before, during, and after your visit.
BEFORE your visit
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/48093560711/original/FkcB8FXPFGnyOCv02MJeHBQxbNemOQpYYw.png?1616149936) - Keep a note of your questions or concerns about patient's care plan and health.
- Write down their current medication list
- Note down any changes in the patient's routine behavior or health.
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DURING Your Visit
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/48093561829/original/eihzAQ-8ZGRF0ovPzgvAEEMFs_gLeSelbQ.png?1616150242) - Always take notes to refer to later
- Ask all of your questions and get all of your suspicions answered.
- Update medication list if any needed
- Discuss if there are any behavioral changes
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AFTER your visit
![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/48093564138/original/K05mLhXrPj5rQGjWrweWlW3DZ2uumQlOoQ.png?1616150825) - Review the appointment notes
- Update the care plan if required
- Call the doctor to clarify any doubts
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Reference- Caregivers Infographic | CDC. (2019, February 12). Www.cdc.gov. https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/infographic/caregivers.htm