Prepare for Appointment
Preparing for your appointment
- Try and obtain a good night’s sleep
- Eat a hearty breakfast
- Take all of your medications as usual unless you are directly told otherwise by your doctor. If taking a stimulant medication, ask your doctor if it is ok you do not take the medication during the first appointment as this may impact your test results
- If you wear glasses, contact lenses, or hearing aid, please bring them with you
- Please upload the following records into the Client Portal if possible: academic records (e.g., IEP), previous psychological or neuropsychological evaluations, MRI, CT, recent lab work
- You will need to sign a release form given the doctor permission to share your results with another healthcare provider outside of Integrative Health, so please have their contact information available
- If a family member attends the appointment with you, the doctor will ask for your permission to interview them. They may be asked to complete forms as well.
- If you are not feeling well, please reschedule the appointment
- Please bring snacks and dress comfortably
What happens after the intake and evaluation?
During the initial appointment, your provider will schedule a follow up/feedback/results appointment. This can be done via telehealth or in person.
- The provider will answer patient and family questions regarding cognitive and emotional functioning.
- The provider will communicate findings, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment recommendations
- If applicable and agreeable to the patient and their family, the provider may schedule you with other providers at OB-MN to start your treatment journey
- If requested, the provider will send you and your care team a copy of the report