Free Patient Resource
Consultation Preparation Tool
Organise what happened, your timeline, medicines, and key questions before speaking with your GP or healthcare professional. Completely free and stored solely in your browser memory.
Private by Default — In-Memory Tool
This tool keeps your notes in this page and does not send them to our servers or an AI service. If you reload or close this browser tab, your notes will no longer be available in this tool.
Do not enter personal identifying details such as your full name, date of birth, or NHS number. When you are finished, you can print your summary or download it as a plain-text file.
Step 1
Who is this consultation for?
e.g., Self, Parent, Full-time Carer, Partner, Community Advocate
Organisational label only: does not assess urgency, provide medical advice, or recommend treatments.
Step 2
What is happening and when did it begin?
Describe the main reason for seeing the clinician. What does it feel like? Where is it located?
e.g., "3 days ago", "Last Tuesday morning", "Gradually over the past 4 months"
Has it become worse, better, or stayed the same? Does anything make it easier or trigger it?
Step 3
0/25 entriesTimeline of events (optional)
Record key dates or moments to help your clinician see how things developed chronologically.
No timeline events added yet. You can add specific days, hours, or symptoms above.
Step 4
Medicines, allergies & medical history
List any prescription medications, over-the-counter tablets, vitamins, and any known drug allergies or adverse reactions.
Any long-term illnesses, previous operations, or health conditions (e.g. Asthma, High blood pressure).
Step 5
Questions & accessibility requirements
What are the most important things you want to ask or clarify during this appointment?
e.g., language interpreter required, hearing loop, large print, step-free access, wheelchair space, or sensory adjustments.
Actions & Export
Print your notes or download them as a text file to take to your appointment.
Summary Preview
Your notes, organised for your appointment.
================================================================================ CONSULTATION PREPARATION SUMMARY ================================================================================ PRIVACY NOTICE: This document was prepared by the user in local browser memory. This tool does not upload your notes. This document contains user-reported notes. UK health education only. Not personal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. In a life-threatening emergency call 999 or go to A&E. If you need medical help urgently, or are not sure where to go, use NHS 111 online or call 111. For other concerns contact your GP. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. APPOINTMENT CONTEXT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consultation for: Myself Information provided by: Self (patient) Organisational focus: General / None specified -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. MAIN REASON FOR CONSULTATION (WHAT HAPPENED) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [No details provided] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. TIMING & PROGRESSION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When it began: [Not specified] Changes over time: [No details provided] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. CURRENT MEDICINES & ALLERGIES (USER-ENTERED FACTS) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [None listed] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. EXISTING HEALTH CONDITIONS & RELEVANT MEDICAL HISTORY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [None listed] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. QUESTIONS & PRIORITIES FOR THIS APPOINTMENT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [No questions listed] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. COMMUNICATION OR ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [None listed] ================================================================================ END OF CONSULTATION PREPARATION NOTES ================================================================================
Consultation Preparation Summary
Prepared by the patient or their carer in this browser, to support discussion with a healthcare professional.
UK health education only. Not personal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. In a life-threatening emergency call 999 or go to A&E. If you need medical help urgently, or are not sure where to go, use NHS 111 online or call 111. For other concerns contact your GP.
1. Reason for Consultation / What Happened
[No details entered]
2. Timing & Progression Over Time
[No changes over time entered]
4. Current Medicines & Allergies (User-Reported Facts)
[None listed]
5. Existing Conditions & Relevant History
[None listed]
6. Questions & Priorities for Clinician
[No questions entered]
7. Communication & Accessibility Requirements
[None specified]