The following are some things that you can do as a new patient to make your experience at Advanced Healthcare more effective, efficient and comfortable. *Note*, none of these tips are required in order to receive care at the clinic, they are simply things that patients in the past have expressed would have optimized their health care experience.
Prepare the paperwork in advance...
A portion of the paperwork that new chiropractic patients must fill out before seeing Dr. Pisarek at Advanced Healthcare is available online. By printing the forms and filling them out at home or at your workplace, you can gather any required medical information and complete the paperwork at your convenience. In addition, filling out paperwork in advance of your first appointment can speed-up the time it takes you to see Dr. Pisarek once at the clinic.
Bring the right gear/clothing to the clinic...
Many new patients find that they are more comfortable in their own clothing than in a clinic gown during a physical examination. Dr. Pisarek will often want to examine your back as part of a complete new patient physical exam, thus for females, bringing/wearing a sports-bra or other workout-type top can help new patients avoid having to wear a medical gown or clothing. In addition, if your complaint is below your waist, there is a good chance that Dr. Pisarek will want to examine your hips, knees and/or ankles. As such, bringing/wearing shorts can also help avoid having to wear a clinic gown/shorts. Don't worry if your forget. Dr. Pisarek has clinic gowns and short available to use if you prefer.