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Assessment first.
Options discussed with you.
The consultation is a place to review information, ask questions and discuss individual suitability before any decision about treatment.
Understand the information.
Bring the relevant reports and medication list requested by the practice. Existing vascular assessments and treatment plans can support the discussion.
Ask about the options.
Ask the clinician to explain the alternatives, their limitations and individual suitability. Do not assume that every assessment leads to a procedure.
Agree on the next step.
Clarify whether more information is needed and confirm the arrangements for any planned review or follow-up.
Questions for your consultation.
How will my existing reports be used?
Bring the reports requested by the practice and ask the clinician to explain how they relate to your current assessment.
Does an assessment mean I need a procedure?
Assessment comes before any treatment decision. Discuss the options, alternatives, limitations and suitability with the clinician.
How do I prepare for a second opinion?
Ask the practice which existing assessments, reports and treatment plans are needed, and use the secure document route it confirms.
Make the treatment discussion useful.
Ask how the findings relate to your symptoms, which alternatives are suitable, and what each option means for recovery and follow-up.
- Understand the assessment
Ask whether ultrasound or another investigation is needed and how the result would affect your care.
- Understand the choice
Discuss conservative measures and, if appropriate, procedure options, including benefits, risks and the possibility of symptoms returning.
- Understand the practical details
Confirm preparation, medication instructions, transport, costs and who to contact after treatment. Do not stop prescribed medication unless your treating team instructs you to.