What should i bring to my health care appointments? | veterans affairs

Bring your health insurance cards and Veteran Health Identification Card.   Bring an updated list of all the medications you’re taking, including any of these:  * Prescriptions from any

provider   * Over-the-counter medications (like antacids)  * Vitamins, supplements, and herbal remedies  * Medications you get in a clinic or as a sample  For each medication, include this

information:  * The name  * Why you take it  * How often, how much, and how you take it (like a pill or injection)  * Who prescribed it (if it’s a prescription medication)  Bring anything

that might help your health care team work with you to make treatment decisions:  * Changes in the medications you’re taking or how you’re taking them  * Problems, questions, or concerns

with your medications  * Allergies or reactions to your current or past medications  * Care you receive from other providers  You may need to take other steps to prepare for certain

appointments, like video appointments. You’ll find these instructions in your appointment details.  Want to share more feedback? We'll use it to keep improving VA.gov for all Veterans

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