I am scheduling this appointment for the purpose of getting my 92-year old narcissistic Alzheimer's mom on appropriate meds for her anxiety and depression. I would also seek the doctor's opinion as to the appropriate level of care for her. Does the doctor administer tests or just interview the patient? Would I as the patient's caregiver and POA have an opportunity to discuss mom with the doctor?
But seriously, I would make up a bulleted list of your concerns and fax them into the office. Bring a copy the day of the appointment.
Mom will need to fill out a HIPAA form for you to get info from the doctor, but even if she won't, you can GIVE all information you want.
In general, I schedule a time to talk to mom's doctors AFTER the appointment, on the phone.
Things will have to get a lot worse before they get better. She's in full control of everything. I'm not even allowed in on her doctor visits anymore (because she doesn't want them talking to me and not her; she's very sensitive about people thinking she isn't "all there"). Never mind that I don't think she even hears half (combined with not processing and then not remembering) of what is said to her.
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