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The medical consultation is the main opportunity for the doctor to explore the patient’s problems, make the correct diagnosis and provide the appropriate management. This chapter details recommendations to patients of how to prepare for the medical consultation and take the maximal benefit from it. Prepare well in advance, complete the provided questionnaire and be aware of time limitations.
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Valeta, T. (2017). Preparing for the Medical Consultation. In: The Epilepsy Book: A Companion for Patients. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61679-7_3
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