How to get more from a ten-minute GP appointment

Writing things down before you go means the important question gets asked.

Health · By the Man Brief team · 1 min read · Saturday 5 September 2026

Before the appointment, write down what you want to talk about, when it started and anything that makes it better or worse. Put the thing that worries you most at the top.

Take a list of any medicines or supplements you're taking. It saves time and avoids guesswork.

If you don't understand something, ask for it again in plain words. Before you leave, check what happens next and when.