7 Questions before you see a specialist
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If your primary care provider refers you to a specialist, it’s important to know why and what to expect. Often, your PCP will treat you directly. But for a more complex health issue, sometimes you need to see a specialist with advanced education and training in a specific area of medicine. Learn what questions you can ask to help guide the conversation.
Always make a follow-up appointment with your primary care doctor (PCP) within 5 days of going home from the hospital or ER. Here are 5 reasons why:
1. Your PCP needs to know what happened and why. There was a reason for the hospital or ER visit. Maybe you had a bad reaction to a new medicine. Or maybe you started a new meal or exercise plan. Your doctor also needs to know what happened in the hospital.
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