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Make an Appointment with the Neuro-oncology Clinic

For Your First Appointment

It is very helpful for you to bring the following:

• We encourage you to bring a key family member or other person. The length of time required for your visit is difficult to predict. Please plan 2-3 hours for the first visit, and, for a return visit, 1 to 2 hours.
• Bring a list of your current medications, including dose and schedule, that you can leave with us.
• Bring a list of your other doctors including addresses.
• If you have had scans (MRIs, CTs) performed elsewhere, bring copies of the scans on CDs or film
• If this is your initial visit, bring copies of medical records. Most important:
  • are operative reports,
  • discharge summaries,
  • pathology report, and
  • summaries of previous treatment.
• Bring a list of key questions.
• Be prepared to let us know of any prescriptions for which you need refills.

Please print the paperwork (listed below) and complete it for your initial visit. [please note the links open .pdf documents]

• Welcome Letter
  Includes information on preparing for your visit, what to expect on the day of your visit and maps.
• Appointment Checklist

Helpful Resources

This can be an anxious time. The following links are to programs which may be able to help:

• Fertility Counseling
• Financial Services
• Patient Billing
• Symptom Management & Supportive Care Program
• PsychOncology Program
• List of Participating Insurance Plans
• Request for Outside Records - Patient Information from Another Organization [pdf]
• The U-M Health System's Guest Assistance Program
• Lodging [Patient and Visitor Accommodations Program]

 

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