A Checklist for Your Child's Orthopaedic Appointment
Appointment information:
Doctor's name
Department
Building name/location
Wood Pediatric Ambulatory Care Center floor/room #
Name and telephone number of your referring doctor:
Doctor's name
Address
Phone
Name and telephone number of your family doctor (if different from above):
Doctor's name
Address
Phone
Immunization records (your child's shots)
Medications your child is taking (this can be a list or the actual bottles)
Medical records, such as X-rays or lab tests. (If you aren't sure what is necessary, call the doctor you have the appointment with to check.)
It would also be helpful to jot down a brief history of your child's illness, such as when he or she first showed symptoms, what the symptoms were and any diagnosis and treatment so far.
Social Security number of patient and parent with the insurance coverage:
SS# child
SS# parent(s)/legal guardian(s)
Birth certificate if child's name has been legally changed.
Insurance information and cards.
Other items:
Books, small games, snacks, formula, diapers or a change of baby clothes.
