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Musculoskeletal concerns

3 topics
  • Symptoms, imaging and visit pathways
    Joint pain & osteoarthritis

    Explore orthopaedic or other relevant visits for joint pain, stiffness and restricted movement. Prepare the location and duration of symptoms, previous imaging and care records for the receiving team.

    Concerns to discuss

    People with joint symptoms, a previous osteoarthritis diagnosis or questions about further assessment.

    Questions to prepare

    Which department is appropriate? Can existing scans be used? How is any rehabilitation follow-up coordinated?

  • Injury records, function and follow-up
    Sports injuries & rehabilitation

    Explore specialist and rehabilitation visits for tendon, ligament and other sports-related injuries. Share when and how the injury occurred, previous examinations and care, and its current effect on activity.

    Concerns to discuss

    People with a sports injury, functional concerns following an injury or questions about an existing rehabilitation plan.

    Questions to prepare

    Which scans and records are needed initially? How is functional assessment arranged? How are local reviews and follow-up after returning home coordinated?

  • Symptoms and relevant specialties
    Neck, shoulder & back pain

    Explore relevant orthopaedic and rehabilitation visits for neck, shoulder or back discomfort. Prepare symptom changes, activity limitations, previous scans and care records for a clinician’s assessment.

    Concerns to discuss

    People with persistent or recurrent neck, shoulder or back discomfort who are exploring an outpatient assessment.

    Questions to prepare

    Which department should I approach first? How should existing scans be provided? How are subsequent reviews and rehabilitation discussions arranged?

Medical & urology specialties

4 topics
  • Cardiovascular history and test records
    Cardiology visit

    Explore outpatient cardiology visits for an existing cardiovascular condition or clinician referral. Prepare diagnoses, ECG or ultrasound reports, current medicines and previous visit records so the hospital can clarify assessment arrangements.

    Concerns to discuss

    People with a cardiovascular diagnosis or outpatient referral who would like information about a specialist visit.

    Questions to prepare

    Which reports and medication records are needed? Will previous tests be reviewed? How is follow-up coordinated with my clinician at home?

  • Digestive symptoms and previous findings
    Gastroenterology visit

    Explore a gastroenterology visit for concerns such as recurring abdominal discomfort, reflux or changes in bowel habits. Prepare symptom history, diet-related observations, test results, endoscopy reports and medication records for clinical review.

    Concerns to discuss

    People with digestive concerns, an existing digestive condition or previous findings that need review.

    Questions to prepare

    Which symptom records and reports are needed? How is the first visit arranged? If endoscopy is advised, how are its preparation requirements explained?

  • Recurring headaches, sensory changes and history
    Neurology visit

    Explore outpatient neurology visits for recurring headaches, sensory changes or an existing neurological condition. Prepare the timing and duration of episodes, diagnoses and previous investigations so the hospital can clarify the relevant specialty.

    Concerns to discuss

    People with a non-acute neurology concern or questions about reviewing an existing diagnosis and investigations.

    Questions to prepare

    Which episode records and scans are needed? Can a companion help provide the history? What records are supplied for review after returning home?

  • Urinary, prostate and sexual-health concerns
    Urology & men’s health

    Explore urology visits for urinary concerns, prostate history or men’s sexual-health questions. Share concerns privately, prepare medication and investigation records, and ask the hospital about the initial visit and follow-up.

    Concerns to discuss

    Adults exploring a urology visit or a private discussion of men’s sexual-health concerns.

    Questions to prepare

    How are records shared privately? Which previous tests are needed? How are current medicines and possible care options discussed?

Sleep & daily functioning

1 topic
  • Sleep history and outpatient assessment
    Sleep concerns

    Explore relevant clinics for ongoing difficulty falling asleep, disrupted sleep, snoring or daytime sleepiness. Share sleep timing, routines, medicines and previous tests. A clinician determines whether a sleep study is appropriate.

    Concerns to discuss

    People whose ongoing sleep concerns affect daily life and who are exploring assessment arrangements.

    Questions to prepare

    Which sleep details should I record? Which clinic is relevant? If monitoring is advised, how are the study and results discussion arranged?