Appointment Preparation

Patient Resources

What questions do I ask the doctor?

• What type of sickle cell does my child have?
• Why does my child need this test?
• Is my child’s immunization current?
• Why does my child need this medicine?
• What is the dosage of the medicine and how often do they take it?

What do I need for the appointment?

• Notes with concerns/questions.
• Discharge papers from hospital or emergency room.
• List of medication: prescription and over-the-counter
• What types of tests will my child need?
• CBC/retic count
• Urine Analysis
• Vision Screening
• Hearing Screening
• TCD (transcranial Doppler)

What types of tests will my child need?

• CBC/retic count
• Urine Analysis
• Vision Screening
• Hearing Screening
• TCD (transcranial Doppler)