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Your First Appointment
What You Should Bring
It is important that we understand your
medical history and the previous care you have received so we can
provide you with the most appropriate and effective cancer care.
Please bring the following items to your first appointment:
Medications: You should bring
a complete, up-to-date list of all medications you take, or bring
the bottles and packages with you.
Insurance and I.D. Cards:
Please bring your insurance card and driver's license or picture
I.D. If your insurance company requires that you have a referral
for your first visit, please make sure that your referring doctor
has provided this.
We will quickly verify your insurance coverage
and benefits, and let you know of any out-of-pocket expenses you
will incur at the time of the visit. If we cannot validate your
referral or insurance coverage prior to your first appointment,
your appointment may need to be rescheduled, or you may be financially
responsible for your visit. We will file your insurance claims on
your behalf, and help you with questions or concerns regarding payment
of your bill.
If you would like to speak with our patient
services advocate regarding your insurance coverage or bill, please
don't hesitate to ask for a consultation.
Referring Physician Information:
It is critical for your Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN)
oncologist to directly communicate with your primary care and/or
referring physician(s), so information can be shared to determine
the best treatment for your disease. Please bring any authorizations
and referrals with you, and provide contact information for your
other doctors.
Your CCCN medical team may send copies of your
test results and reports to your other doctor(s), and follow-up
with them for collaboration on your condition and treatment plan.
Medical Records: Please arrange
to have your previous test results and reports provided to us. Some
doctors and clinics will directly send them to us on your behalf.
Others will give these records to you, so you can bring them on
your first visit. Examples of these are:
Your actual diagnostic films and related reports
including X-ray, CT, or others ordered by your physician(s). These
films and reports can be obtained from the radiology department
at the facility where your tests were completed.
If you have already been diagnosed with cancer,
a pathologist has probably made a diagnosis by reviewing a biopsy
or tumor specimen under a microscope. Please make sure that we receive
the written reports. These can be obtained from the pathology department
at the medical facility where your biopsy was performed.
Questions and Concerns: You
may find it helpful to bring a written list of questions on your
first visit to review with your physician. We will give whatever
time is necessary to answer all your questions and consult on your
condition and treatment plan. |
