Ask for an explanation you can use
Your care plan should help you understand what happens after the consultation. If a word, result or instruction is unclear, ask your clinician to explain it in a way that makes sense to you.
Keep the key details together
- The concerns discussed and the clinician’s assessment.
- Any tests or referrals recommended and how to arrange them.
- Instructions for prescribed medicines, as explained by your clinician.
- Follow-up arrangements and how results will be communicated.
- What to do if your condition changes before the next visit.
Check practical arrangements
Ask where any recommended service is available, whether an appointment is needed and what it may cost. Confirm preparation instructions directly with the team performing the test or procedure.
Bring questions to your follow-up
Keep a note of what has changed and any questions about the plan. Do not use general website information to change your prescribed treatment. Contact the clinician responsible for your care if you need clarification.
See our patient guide for practical visit information.