What to bring

• Your provincial or territorial health care plan card.
• Your health journal, if you keep one.
• A list of symptoms and questions regarding physical or mental health concerns, in order of importance. Be sure to include:
• Notes on changes to any pre-existing conditions.
• Details of any recent injuries.
• Details of appointments with other healthcare practitioners since your last check-up. Include dates, treatments and prescribed medications.
• Questions regarding treatments that interest you.
• A list of medications you are taking, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs (such as pain relievers or allergy relief), herbal remedies and vitamin supplements.
  Note both the dosage and frequency.
• Notes on any changes to your lifestyle, including smoking, drinking alcohol, diet, exercise, stress, overwork, or major life changes.
• Small pad and pen to take notes.
• Calendar or electronic scheduler to book follow-up appointments or tests.