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Things to do after you visit a doctor

A guide that says how to use a health plan, what to do about medicine and when to make another appointment.
Who is it for?
People with intellectual disability, Family and carers, Professionals
What is it about?
Getting ready to see a health professional, Communication, Ways to get better health care, Looking after your health information
Who made it?
Council for Intellectual Disability
When was it made?
It was created
7 years ago
. It was shared here .
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Why do we trust it?

Because it was made to help, not for profit.

Learn more about why we trust it and how to check other information.

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After you visit the doctor

Front cover of guide with words After visiting the doctor. Picture of a man holding his throat. He is looking at two images, one of fruit and one of swimming.

This guide says what to do after visiting the doctor.  

It talks about 

  • How to use a health plan 
  • Medication 

It also talks about appointments.  

It is important to remember when to go back to the doctor. 

You can use this guide on your own. 

You can use this guide with family or a support person. 

This guide is for people with intellectual disability. The guide says what to do after visiting the . 

The guide has questions to help you know what to do. The questions are:

  • What did your doctor say?
  • Did you make a health plan?
  • Did your doctor tell you take medicine?
  • Did your doctor ask you to come back?
  • Did the doctor ask you to see another health professional?

Health professionals could share this guide with patients. Or, a person with intellectual disability might use the guide with their family or support worker.

We trust this resource

We trust this resource because it is:

  • Made to help, not for profit
  • Made by people who know a lot about the topic
  • Made in Australia

We've checked this resource, and you can follow our guide to know if health information is true and right for you.

This resource was made by

Council for Intellectual Disability

A disability rights organisation led by people with intellectual disability.