Going to the doctor

There are things you can do to have better doctor's office visits:
Be prepared
  • Know what you want to talk about and questions you have.
  • Practice what you want to say to your doctor on your own or with a support person
  • Schedule a longer visit so you have more time to understand
  • Create a notebook of personal health records
At the visit
  • Make a plan for what you need to do after the doctor's visit
  • Ask for information to be given in a plain language handout
Know your rights
    You will be asked to sign papers when you go to the doctor’s office. These tools can help you understand what you are signing.

Bridging the Gap: Improving Healthcare Access
for Individuals with Disabilities (10 minutes 43 seconds)
Video discussion with individuals with I/DD and healthcare professionals on issues and strategies to bridge the gap in health disparities. Created by the Special Hope Foundation.