Appointment guides
Practical help with the appointment itself: what to ask, what to bring, and how to say what has been going on. For information about a condition, the NHS and the charities are the place to start.
Preparing for an appointment
- What should I ask my rheumatologist?A short list of questions to take to a rheumatology appointment, and how to get them answered in the time you have.
- What should I ask at my first rheumatology appointment?Questions to take to a first rheumatology appointment, what to bring, and how to make the most of being seen for the first time.
- How do I prepare for a gastroenterology appointment?What to note before a gastroenterology appointment, what to bring, and the questions worth asking, so the time is easier to use.
- What should I ask at my IBD clinic appointment?Questions to take to an IBD clinic appointment for Crohn's or colitis, and a short way to describe how things have been since last time.
- How do I prepare for my first dermatology appointment for psoriasis?How to prepare for a first dermatology appointment for psoriasis: what to note, the photos worth taking, and questions to ask.
- What should I ask at my axial spondyloarthritis appointment?Questions to take to an axial spondyloarthritis (ankylosing spondylitis) appointment, and what to note about stiffness, pain and sleep.
- How do I prepare for a rheumatoid arthritis review?How to prepare for a rheumatoid arthritis review: what to note about your joints, tiredness and medicines, and the questions to ask.
- What should I ask at my lupus appointment?Questions to take to a lupus appointment, and how to note symptoms that come and go in different parts of the body.
- How do I prepare for an eczema appointment?What to note before an eczema appointment, the photos worth taking, and questions to ask about your skin and your sleep.
- How do I make the most of a 10 minute appointment?How to prepare for a short appointment so you leave with what you came for: one main thing, a short summary, and a clear next step.
Describing what is happening
Or skip to the point: make a one-page summary for your next appointment.