How to prepare for a visit to your GP

Visiting your GP is an essential step in maintaining your health. A well-prepared consultation can make all the difference in detecting health problems early and setting up an effective treatment plan.

The Elytis Hospital, our family doctors focus on personalized care and active prevention, building a trusting relationship with each patient.

Here are some tips to prepare for your next visit to your family doctor at Elytis Hospital.

Before the consultation: get organized!

• Make a list of the reasons for your visit. Write down any symptoms or health problems you have, even if they seem minor. At Elytis Hospitalour family doctors are trained to assess your general health and identify any problems, acute or chronic.
• Write down your questions. Think about your concerns and formulate clear questions for your doctor. Any information is relevant, from the duration of symptoms to the factors that make them worse or better.
• Prepare your medical history. This includes information about previous illnesses, surgeries, allergies, medications you are taking (including dietary supplements and vitamins), family history of illness, and any other relevant details about your health. At Elytis Hospitalwe consider your medical history a crucial element in providing personalized care.

Medical history: Why is it important?

Your medical history is like a map of your health, giving your GP a complete picture of your health. This information helps to:

• Making a correct diagnosis.
• Identification of risk factors.
• Recommend the most appropriate investigations and treatments.
• Prevent complications.
• Health monitoring.

Make sure you present a full and accurate medical history. You can bring relevant medical documents with you, such as the results of previous tests, medical letters from other specialists, or a list of the medicines you are taking.

What questions to ask your family doctor at Elytis Hospital?

Communication is essential for a successful doctor-patient relationship. Don't hesitate to ask your GP questions. Here are some examples:

• What are the possible causes of my symptoms?
• What investigations are needed?
• What treatment options are there?
• What are the benefits and risks of each option?
• What lifestyle changes should I make?
• When should I come back to check?

The Elytis Hospital, our family doctors will advise you on disease prevention and offer healthy lifestyle recommendations.

Documents required for the issuing of medical opinions and certificates

The Elytis Hospital, you can obtain various medical certificates and certificates needed for school, jobs, sports or other activities. Make sure you have the following documents with you:

• Identity card.
• Proof of health insurance.
• Specific documents depending on the type of opinion or attestation requested (e.g. application form from the school/place of work).

Family medicine services offered by Elytis Hospital

In addition to general consultations, Elytis Hospital offers a wide range of family medicine services, including:

• Regular check-ups: our family doctors at Elytis Hospitalmonitor your health and adjust treatments as needed.
• Referrals and prescriptions: get personalized treatments and advice for managing your conditions.
• Immunizations: Elytis Hospital administers the recommended vaccines for children and adults, including those in the national immunization schedule.
• Assessments for chronic disease prevention: you benefit from screening for high blood pressure, diabetes, dyslipidemia and other common diseases.

Why is so special Elytis Hospital?

The Elytis Hospitalfamily medicine is more than just treating illness. Our team of family doctors is dedicated to monitoring general health and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

You benefit from:

• Personalized care: consultations are tailored to your individual needs, taking into account your medical history and lifestyle.
• Continuous monitoring: We track the progress of your health and make sure that prescribed treatments are effective and well tolerated.
• Active prevention: we advise you on disease prevention through regular check-ups, vaccinations, screenings and personalized recommendations.
• Multidisciplinary coordination: If necessary, your family doctor works with other specialists at Elytis Hospital to give you the best diagnosis and treatment.

Choose Elytis Hospital for a complete medical experience in a friendly and professional environment!

Latest medical review:

24.01.2025, Dr. Ana-Maria Buftea – Medic Primar Medicină de familie