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Has anyone been to one? What usually happens at the first appointment or is it different depending on what it's for?
We have to travel to see one, hopefully in the next week or so, and just wondering if we should pack more in case we are expected to stay a few days. I think I have most of the paperwork in order to take with us
Anything else I might need to take?
Thanks in advance
I went to one as a child. I was knocked out a few times as a child in soccer, and then had febrile convulsions whilst with fever in between so the go suggested I get checked properly just in case.
I had to have 2 lots of CAT scans (I think that's right...is that the one where your head slides into the massive donut looking scanner...?) I also had X-rays of my neck and spine prior so he had copies of all these. I also had to have all my blood test results sent to him. That's all as far as paperwork that I recall.
At the visit he just went through all the questions about the circumstances, etc. he then did a series of tests, for vision, hearing etc. nothing too in depth.
Turns out the convulsions were just fever, and I ended up with post concussion syndrome so there was no follow up for me required.
I'd say if its something more serious there may be other things involved.
Sorry hth
i would think they would let you know beforehand if you were going to stay for awhile. Tests often take awhile to get organised. If you have to travel to see them, ask them to set up all the tests needed for the one time.
First appointment is usually asking for history, and a physical exam.
Our first appointment was as an inpatient while in the PICU and was just a basic getting history, symptoms etc and organising the required tests. From experience, with seeing many different specialists, the first appointments have always been as mentioned before. However as you are travelling if you have room to pack for a few days then it wouldn't hurt (we travel several hours and I always allow for a few days just in case.... I've been stuck in hospital several times with no change of clothes and no one close by to help... Not fun!)
I will pack extra. I think I am over stressing about it and just wait till they call and find out more. I am anxious to just get it done and hopefully get some answers
Nic, can you ring ahead and just ask them that since you're travelling are you likely to need to stay? Might ease a bit of your worry?
Normally I would but I'm worried it might annoy them.. They have already had my dr ring and tell them off :/ so I don't want stir the pot anymore at the moment. My gp today said to give them till Tuesday and if we haven't heard anything then to call or she will ring them