Doctor Visit Prep Sheet
Dementia Care · BC Edition
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💡 How to use this sheet: Fill the sections below before your appointment. Bring the completed sheet with you. Use the Doctor's Responses section during the visit. Leave with a complete record — no reconstructing from memory.
VISIT INFORMATION
Patient name
Date of visit
Doctor / clinic name
Next appointment
CURRENT MEDICATIONS  (bring the actual bottles if possible)
Medication name Dose Timing Purpose Any concerns / side effects?
OBSERVATIONS SINCE LAST VISIT
What I observed How often / How severe Any pattern or trigger?
Memory / confusion changes
Behaviour changes (agitation, wandering, paranoia)
Mood / personality changes
Sleep problems
Falls or near-misses
Appetite / weight changes
Pain indicators
MY TOP 3 CONCERNS FOR THIS VISIT
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QUESTIONS TO ASK  (circle what applies to today's visit)
Has the stage or progression changed?
Are all current medications still appropriate?
Are there medication interactions I should know about?
Should we reassess driving fitness?
Is there a referral to OT or geriatrician needed?
Should we start the long-term care waitlist now?
What symptoms should prompt me to call before next appointment?
Are there non-medication approaches to try for current behaviours?
Is there a social worker or care coordinator I should speak with?
What does the next 6 months likely look like?
DOCTOR'S RESPONSES & NEXT STEPS  (fill during the visit)
Key information / advice from doctor today Action / Next step Who is responsible By when
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