First Visit Guide
What usually happens at your first appointment and how to make the most of it.
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What to Bring
A checklist of documents and information to bring to your appointment.
Overview
Bringing the right documents and information helps the doctor understand your history and avoids repeating tests unnecessarily.
Documents and records
- Previous medical reports and doctors' letters
- MRI or CT scan films or digital copies, together with the written reports
- Hospital discharge summaries
- Current and previous prescriptions
- Test results such as blood tests, EEG, NCV/NCS or EMG reports
Information about you
- A list of all the medicines you take, with doses and timings
- Any allergies or previous reactions to medicines
- Other medical conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure
- A short diary of your symptoms, if you have kept one
- A short phone video of episodes that come and go, such as seizures or abnormal movements, if it can be recorded safely
Also helpful
- A family member or caregiver, especially for memory problems or seizures
- Reading glasses and hearing aids, if you use them
- Any walking aid you use
- A list of the questions you want to ask
Frequently asked questions
Should I bring the original scan films?
Yes, if you have them. Bring the films or digital copies of the images as well as the written reports.
What if I do not have my old reports?
Bring whatever you have. The doctor can still assess you and will advise whether any tests need to be repeated.
This page gives general information to help you understand this topic. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a doctor.
In an emergency
If you or someone with you has sudden weakness or numbness, facial drooping, slurred speech, a seizure lasting more than 5 minutes, a sudden severe headache or loss of consciousness, call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately. Do not wait for an appointment or rely on this website.
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General advice to help you prepare for neurological tests.
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