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Now that you've made an appointment for a consultation, Doctors Bird and Thornton are looking forward to meeting you. Our goal is to help you sleep better and become healthier. To help your visit go smoothly, please follow these simple instructions.
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Please call and confirm your appointment at (407) 303-1558. This
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| 2 | You
should have received an information packet in the mail. Fill out the
questionnaire in the packet in its entirety. This will make the time
with your doctor more efficient and informative. |
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Make a list of all medications that you're taking so the doctor has a
clear picture of your current treatment. |
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you have any questions, write them down so you won’t forget to ask
the doctor about them. |
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| 5 | If
you like, ask a spouse or friend to come with you to the
appointment. They can serve as another set of ears, or can help take notes
for you.
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Before leaving for the appointment, be sure to check if you have or need the following:
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Come directly to the sleep center. (You do not have to check in or
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During the consultation, feel free to ask the doctor to repeat anything
that you feel you don’t understand. Repeat back to the doctor in your
own words what you think you’ve heard to ensure that you understand him. |
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you made a list of questions, don’t pull it out right at the start. But as
the consultation winds down, review the list to check whether all your
questions have been satisfactorily answered. |
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NOTE: Sleep health information
discussed at this website is for educational purposes. Each
©2006-2012, Morris T. Bird,
M.D.
and Robert S. Thornton, M.D. |
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