Tips for an Effective Office Visit
  1. Schedule the right amount of time—30 minutes for most visits, 60 minutes for adult complete physical exams and the first visit for new patients.

  2. Bring all medications you are taking with you, including herbs, vitamins and over-the-counter medications.

  3. Know what prescription plan you have. Many plans now have formularies and what is covered (as well as the price) varies greatly. This is especially important for those patients with Medicare Part D. There are dozens of plans! If you don’t know which plan you have, ask your pharmacist, who can access this information for you. Also know if you are eligible for 30 or 90 day supplies so that prescriptions can be written as cost effectively for you as possible.

  4. Make a list of concerns, but prioritize. Bring up most pressing concerns first. At Lake Country Family Medicine, patients are given longer appointments than in a traditional practice, but time is not unlimited. Dr. Graff feels strongly that all patients’ time is to be respected and is committed in her new practice to staying on time except in cases of emergency. Do not be offended if you are asked to return to address additional issues. Dr. Graff wants to be sure all of your concerns are addressed as thoroughly as they should be.