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Medical Patient Information Contact Scheduling Appointment Doctor Called

Id ESLPod_0551_CN
Episode Id ESLPod 551
Episode Title Scheduling a Medical Appointment
Title Scheduling a Medical Appointment
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In the United States, a new patient has to "fill out" (complete) a lot of paperwork before he or she can see the doctor. One of these forms is an "intake form" (a form used to gather information on a new account, patient, or client). The new patient has to write down his or her contact information, medical history, "medical concerns" (things one wants to speak about with the doctor), and "emergency contact information" (who should be called if there is a medical emergency). The new patient also has to present "proof of insurance" (a small card showing that one has health insurance) and sign a document saying that he or she will "cover the cost of" (pay for) any medical expenses that are not covered by insurance.

A new patient may also be asked to fill out a "form" (a piece of paper requesting information) that is used to request a copy of his or her "medical records" (written documents about the patient's medical history and treatments) from the previous doctor. Finally, a new patient has to sign the clinic's privacy policy, "indicating" (showing; agreeing) that he or she understands how medical information may be shared with "third parties" (anyone other than the patient and doctor).

A returning patient usually doesn't have to fill out paperwork. "Upon" (when; after) checking in, the returning patient might be asked if his or her contact information or insurance coverage has changed. If everything is still the same, he or she waits to "be called" (to have one's name called when it is time for one to be seen by the nurse and doctor). Then, a nurse will normally measure the patient's height, weight, blood pressure, "pulse" (the number of heartbeats per minute), and temperature, adding the information to the medical records.

Topics Health + Medicine

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