Hospital appointment checklist

Before you leave

• Appointment date, time and location confirmed
• Appointment letter and requested forms packed
• Current medication list ready
• Questions and recent changes written down
• Travel, parking and accessibility checked
• Interpreter or communication support arranged if needed

Useful items to take

• Photo ID and relevant patient details
• Medicines only if the letter or care team asks for them
• Recent records not already held by the hospital
• Notebook or charged phone for notes
• Water, snack or comfort items if permitted

Before you finish the appointment

• Main next step is clear
• Medication instructions are confirmed
• You know when and how results will arrive
• Follow-up date or booking process is understood
• You know who to contact with concerns

Questions for this visit

Actions after the visit