Appointments

Before your Appointment

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This checklist can help you to come well prepared for the best care.

Gather documents to bring to your doctor’s visit:
- Copies of any tests, x-rays, or medical histories relating to your medical problem.
- A list of all current medications taken on a regular basis, including over-the-counter and herbal medications.
Please check for any specific directions from your doctor about diet or medication restrictions prior to your appointment.
Ask friends or relatives to accompany you if you wish. Depending on the type of appointment you have, you may need someone to take you home.

During Your Appointment
To make the most of your appointment, be fully informed and ask your doctor any questions or express any concerns you have.

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor

You have the right to be fully informed about your health care. These questions will encourage you to ask your doctor questions and may help you to prepare well.

About Your Symptoms or Diagnosis

What is the disease or condition?
How serious is my disease or condition and how will it affect my home and work life?
What is the short-term and long-term prognosis for my disease or condition?
What caused the disease or condition?
Is there more than one disease or condition that could be causing my symptoms?
Should I be tested for a certain disease or condition?
What symptoms should I watch for?
How can I be tested for a disease or condition, and what will these tests tell me?
What tests will be involved in diagnosing my disease or condition?
How safe and accurate are the tests?
When will I know the test’s results?
Will I need more medical tests?
Do I need a follow-up visit and if so, when?
Do I need to take precautions to avoid infecting others?
How is the disease or condition treated?

About your Treatment and Surgery

How long have you been in practice?
What is your experience in treating this condition?
What risks and benefits are associated with the treatment?
What are the treatment options, and what other options are available that you or the health plan is not offering?
What will my recovery process include once the surgery is performed?
What are the possible complications & benefits of the proposed medical treatments or surgeries?
If there are any complications, how will you correct the problem?
Aside from your own partners, who would you go to for medical treatment if you had this condition?
Are you personally going to perform the surgery?
Will others assist and participate, in a major way, in this medical treatment?
How long will I be in the hospital?
Will my job or lifestyle be affected after the treatment or surgery?

After Your Appointment
We can assist you after your appointment:

If you need to see another doctor, we will make every effort to schedule additional tests and consultations at the earliest available time
If you need to be hospitalized, we will coordinate admitting arrangements and provide the hospital with information prior to your arrival

Same-day Appointment:
Depending on your condition, level of care you need and the time you call, you’ll be seen by a physician that day.

If you prefer appointment at Bangalore hospital, please call 080-71004500.

If you call before noon, we’ll offer you a same-day appointment and if you call after noon, we’ll offer you an appointment for the next day.

To help you with your health condition immediately, we expect you to help us with:

Basic identifying information, such as address, phone number and insurance provider’s name.
Questions about your symptoms to help find the most appropriate doctor to treat you. In most cases, we’ll be able to schedule the appointment with this information.
In case of any complex or chronic medical condition, a nurse will speak to you and enquire adequate information related to any medical records necessary to give you the best care.

Preventive Care Appointments
To schedule an appointment for preventive health checkup, please call 080-71004500 between 8:30 am to 4:00 pm all days a week.

Canceling or Rescheduling an Appointment
If you can't keep up with a scheduled appointment, you can call on 080-71004500 and reschedule your appointment at your convenient day & time.