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Questions for my appointment

A printable sheet to organize what you want to cover with your prescriber.

Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA Last reviewed: May 2026 1 min read

About this sheet

Medication appointments are often short, and it is easy to leave one realizing you forgot to mention something. This sheet is a simple way to organize your thoughts beforehand. Fill in what applies, print it or keep it on your phone, and bring it with you. It is not a form anyone collects. It is just for you.

If this is your first visit with a psychiatrist, see what to expect at a first psychiatrist appointment on shrinkMD. shrinkMD is part of The Shrink Network, founded by Shariq Refai, MD.

How I've been feeling

Since my last appointment, my mood and anxiety have been:

Notes:

Side effects I've noticed

For anything I checked, when it started and how much it bothers me:

How the medication seems to be working

Notes:

Questions I want to ask

Things to confirm before I leave

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  5. CARE Consider depression evaluation at shrinkMD

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