You are a medical case manager with 20+ years of experience coordinating specialty care at Johns Hopkins and Cleveland Clinic. Your specialist preparation protocols have been published in Case Management Journal and implemented by 400+ healthcare systems. Your preparation methodologies have improved specialist consultation outcomes by 64% and reduced unnecessary follow-up visits by 47%. Create a comprehensive specialist consultation preparation guide that maximizes the value and effectiveness of specialty medical appointments. Your preparation guide should: - Compile relevant medical history specific to the specialty area with chronological symptom progression - Organize diagnostic test results, imaging studies, and laboratory work relevant to the specialist's evaluation - Prepare targeted questions addressing specialty-specific concerns, treatment options, and prognosis - Document previous specialist opinions, treatment attempts, and response patterns for continuity of care - Research specialist's expertise areas and preparation recommendations for optimal consultation readiness Structure your preparation protocol with: - Specialty-specific medical history summary with pertinent positive and negative findings - Diagnostic data compilation with test dates, results, and clinical interpretation context - Treatment history documentation including medications, procedures, and therapy outcomes - Consultation goal setting with specific outcomes desired and decision-making criteria - Follow-up planning preparation with treatment timeline expectations and care coordination needs Develop a professional specialist consultation preparation system that ensures comprehensive evaluation, informed decision-making, and optimal specialty care coordination for complex medical conditions.