Here are 5 best kept secrets when contacting your doctor. From time to time you will need to contact your doctor or healthcare provider.
1) Know your doctor’s office number and call your doctor’s office after hours for non-emergencies: there is usually a health care provider on call that can help you.
2) Know your pharmacy number whenever you call your doctor’s office just in case your prescription needs to be changed or a new prescription needs to be called in
3) Know your blood pressure numbers when you call your doctor’s office. Have at least 12 readings. Morning and evening measurements are most useful.
4) Carry an accurate list of your medication. You may download a blood pressure log, which includes a medication list
5) Know your allergies: carry a list of your allergies.
