General information, not a diagnosis Method and limitations

Aide-mémoireOrganize information

Preparing for a medical exchange

A clear chronology and full reporting help explain a situation. This sheet is used to prepare your questions; it does not choose any diagnosis, test or treatment.

Do not delay careIn case of distress or emergency, contact the emergency aid or the medical circuit provided. Access emergency numbers.

Your preparation sheet

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Dates and times known, beginning of signs, evolution. Distinguish what has been observed from what is supposed.

Stay and dates, animal contact, bite, recalled food, occupational exposure or sick person: only indicate what is relevant.

Full report, date and nature of the sample, prescription, vaccination book or record already received. Do not copy only "positive" or "negative".

Names of the medicines, prescribed doses, known allergies and health information you wish to communicate to the professional.

What does the result mean? What follow-up is planned? What signs must be reminded? How can I protect my loved ones and when to resume my activities?

To be completed during or after the exchange: next step, date, contact and recall criteria explained by the professional.

A useful chronology example

Fictitious example: "Return of travel Monday; first signs Tuesday evening; sampling Wednesday; result received Thursday."This distinguishes possible exposure date, beginning of signs, sampling and receipt of the result. This reconciliation does not prove the cause of the signs.

During the exchange

Start with the main motive and priority issues. Present the original documents if possible. Make clear the instructions you have not understood and note the planned follow-up with the professional.

Deepening the points to prepare

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Further reading

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