I often encounter patients who talk about their symptoms in an incoherent manner, one moment saying that they have a stomachache, another moment saying that they have a mole on their arm, trying to list all their problems. Such a complaint lacks logic and main lines, making it difficult for the doctor to communicate with him or her. This is not very effective and efficient when there are many patients in the queue and the time available per person is very limited. To avoid this, it is recommended that you do some preparatory work before you go to the hospital to get twice the result with half the effort and to improve the effectiveness and satisfaction of your visit. These preparations include: Thinking about what the main problem is that you want to see the doctor about, and what the secondary problem is (if any). The causes and consequences of the problem and its evolution, preferably in chronological order, should be briefly stated. For example, the epigastric pain has been present for 6 months (medical history), and the abdominal pain has worsened in the last 1 week after drinking alcohol (main symptom and trigger), with nausea and vomiting (concomitant symptoms). It is very important to tell the doctor clearly how long each symptom has been present. Have you had any previous surgeries, diseases, etc.? If you have already been seen at a hospital, make sure you bring your medical records, which are important for reference, as well as the opinions of other doctors. Bring the results of laboratory tests such as blood tests, CTs or X-rays, etc., both from the hospital and from outside the hospital, and it is best to arrange them neatly in chronological order for easy review. Current medications, whether related or unrelated to the symptoms, should be clearly communicated to the doctor. With the above information, it will be easy for the doctor to quickly grasp your condition and make an accurate judgment. The whole consultation process will be very tacit, and naturally the effectiveness and satisfaction of the visit will be improved.