What To Bring With You to your Orthopedic Appointment
What should you bring to your appointment?
Appointment information
physician's name
Orthopedic Center location
name, address and telephone number of your referring physician
name, address and telephone number of your primary care physician, if
different from above
list of any medications your child is taking
gym shorts or another pair of shorts for the exam
medical records, x-rays, MRIs or other lab results from other facilities
social security number of patient and parent with the insurance coverage
insurance card and insurance information, including referral
for worker's compensation for accident/injury related visits—please bring your attorney's name, address, phone and
case number
Other helpful items to make your visit more enjoyable:
snacks
formula, diapers or a change of baby clothes
Before you leave your child's appointment
request any school notes/forms that need to be completed
request all prescriptions for medications, equipment or physical therapy
request any copies of x-rays/films you wish to obtain for your records
