GET READY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
Appointments with your healthcare professional are a key part of finding control of your atopic dermatitis (AD). However, you may find it difficult to make the most of the appointment as you may only have a small window of time to cover a lot of ground. But don't worry, this doctor discussion guide will help you prepare for your appointment to make the most of the time you have.
WHAT TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR
Can you tell me more about the underlying cause of AD and how I can manage that?
I keep on having flares, is there any way we can prevent them long-term?
How can I stop AD affecting my sleep so much?
Do I need to be referred to a dermatologist?
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR APPOINTMENT
Once you've learnt about your condition, reflected on the burden of your AD, and started to track your AD, now what? Even though you're armed with the right tools, your healthcare professional is best placed to help you achieve long-term control.
To help make the most of your time with them, we've made a list of important points to remember for your appointment:
Set an objective for your appointment
If you're struggling to set an objective, try using the tips below to get you started. Show
Bring notes
Whether it's your answers answer to the ADCT questionnaire or notes from your journal, these resources will be a useful prompt for questions, and I'll give your doctor a clear picture of how your AD is affecting your quality of life.
Bring photo evidence
Show evidence of how your AD has changed since your last appointment. You might not be having a flare when you see your healthcare professional, so it’s useful to show them the full picture of how your skin has been doing over time.
Be open, be curious
Allow yourself to honestly discuss your AD, to look closer at the ways it affects you, to reflect on how you live with your condition. With the right approach, you can Change AD.
