In addition, we encourage patients to bring a family member or significant other to help take notes and ask questions. It is always a good idea for patients to bring a list of questions to ask the physician. Any co-pays will be collected at the time of the appointment. A patient registrar will contact each patient prior to the visit to obtain all contact and insurance information.
The insurance company may require a formal referral from the referring physician, and they may give patients a formal referral authorization to ensure that the cost of the visit is covered. Patients should notify their insurance company prior to the visit. Our intake specialist will facilitate the transfer of the slides to Smilow. It is beneficial to our patients for Smilow Cancer Hospital to confirm this diagnosis by reviewing the slides. If someone has been diagnosed with cancer, then a pathologist has already made a diagnosis by reviewing a biopsy or tumor specimen. Our intake specialists will help to facilitate the transfer of records before the appointment. It is important that our physicians review the actual films in addition to the written reports. This includes X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, PET scans, ultrasounds, and current mammography.
If preferred, patients can bring the original medication containers with them to the visit. This includes all prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, alternative medications, and supplements. It is important for patients to gather the following items prior to their first appointment: A nurse coordinator and/or intake specialist will contact patients by phone to assist in gathering the necessary information prior to their first visit and to let them know what to expect when they arrive. In order for us to provide the best treatment plan for each of our patients, we need to clearly and completely understand their medical history and the treatment they may have had to date.
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