What you should typically know and bring to a first visit with a healthcare provider

Name of your primary care physician or previous pediatrician (if you have either)
The pharmacy you’d want to pick up medication from (in case you are prescribed medication). If you don’t know the best pharmacy, you can ask your parents or look up a pharmacy that’s near where you live.
Copy of your insurance card if you have insurance (remember, it is usually an option to pay with cash or a credit card – talk to the clinic ahead of time about payment options
Driver's License or some form of ID, such as social security card or passport (if you have it)
Copy of your immunization record and medical history (if you have it)
Allergies you have
Current medications you are taking
For those with a chronic disease (such as asthma, diabetes, or migraine headaches), make sure you have list of those conditions. Also have a list of the name and dosage of medications you take, why you take them
Date of last menstrual period
A list of any questions you have
Remember you can always bring someone with you if you want, like a friend or family member who knows all of this information

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