Write it down
In stressful moments, it is easy to forget what was said. Writing things down can help you ask again later, explain what happened and keep track of the plan.
What to write down
- · Time
- · Who you spoke to
- · Their role if known
- · What concern was raised
- · What you were told
- · What the plan was
- · When the next review should happen
- · Who is responsible for the next decision
- · Any changes in symptoms, movements, waters, bleeding, contractions or pain
- · Questions still unanswered
Ask for it to be documented
“Please can you document that I raised this concern, what I reported, what was checked and what advice was given?”
Ask them to document
- · “Please can you document that I raised this concern?”
- · “Please can you document what I reported?”
- · “Please can you document who reviewed this?”
- · “Please can you document the plan and review time?”
You can ask for your concern and the advice given to be recorded in your notes at any point in your care.
Hear Her First does not save anything you write into the editable boxes. If you leave or refresh the page, your notes may be lost. You can copy anything you want to keep.