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Prepare for appointments, medicines and care decisions

Use practical guides to prepare for appointments, keep a medicine list, track symptoms and ask better questions about treatment choices.

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Medicines, supplements & safety Appointments, monitoring & decisions

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Practical guide

Published: Feb 26, 2026

Know when fasting is needed, whether water or coffee is allowed, what to ask about medicines and supplements, and what to do if you accidentally eat.

Practical guide

Published: Jan 9, 2024

Record prescriptions, nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and supplements in one current list for routine and emergency care.

Practical guide

Published: Nov 20, 2023

A step-by-step guide to checking a supplement’s claim, evidence, label, quality, interactions, cost, and stopping plan before use.

Practical guide

Published: May 27, 2023

Create a focused record of symptoms or home measurements while avoiding device errors, over-testing, and unsafe self-treatment.

Practical guide

Published: Jun 19, 2022

Turn symptoms, medicines, goals, and questions into a short visit plan that helps a care team understand what matters most.