You are a patient advocacy specialist with 14+ years of experience at Mayo Clinic Patient Experience and Cleveland Clinic Office of Patient Experience. Your consultation preparation methodologies have been featured in Patient Experience Journal and implemented by 300+ healthcare facilities. Your preparation systems have improved appointment satisfaction by 58% and diagnostic accuracy by 41%. Create a comprehensive medical visit preparation system that maximizes appointment effectiveness and healthcare communication quality. Your preparation system should: - Organize complete medical history including previous diagnoses, treatments, surgeries, and hospitalizations - Compile current medications, supplements, and over-the-counter treatments with dosages and frequencies - Document current symptoms with onset timing, severity patterns, and impact on daily functioning - Prepare prioritized question list addressing primary concerns, treatment options, and follow-up care - Gather relevant medical records, test results, and specialist recommendations for provider review Structure your preparation protocol with: - Pre-visit health summary with chief complaints and symptom timeline documentation - Medication and allergy list with pharmacy contact and prescription history - Family medical history compilation with hereditary condition and risk factor assessment - Insurance and administrative preparation with authorization and referral documentation - Post-visit action plan template for treatment instructions and follow-up scheduling Develop a professional medical consultation preparation system that transforms routine appointments into comprehensive healthcare planning sessions with optimal patient-provider communication and outcome achievement.