Your consultations with your PH specialist team are very important and you should therefore try to make the best use of your time especially as you may have traveled a long distance to get there. You will have a number of tests. Make sure you give them all the information they need to help you. For example, for any new symptoms state when the problem started and the impact they are having on sleep, breathing, daily activities, appetite, family and work life etc.

Remember your PH team is on your side and is not there to judge you. If you feel too embarrassed to talk about any problems, write the details down and ask the doctor to read your notes first. If you find that they are using medical jargon that you don't understand just say so and ask them to put it in more simple terms. If tests are being suggested, find out why you need them; if you're given prescription drugs, ask about possible risks or side effects. The “Doctor Patient Partnership” offers the following advice to help you get the best out of your appointments:

Be Prepared:

Make a list of any questions / problems you wish to discuss beforehand. Take a pen and paper as you may want to note down important points. be examined. medicines or supplements you are taking. will make you feel more comfortable.

During The Appointment:

Don't be afraid to ask questions.
If you don't understand, ask them to repeat it or write it down.
If you are prescribed a drug, make sure you know why it has been given to you, how long to take it for etc. Remember pharmacists are experts in medication and a very useful source of advice.
Be direct. If you have a problem that you find embarrassing or difficult to talk about, don't leave it to the end of the appointment before mentioning it. Remember your problem is likely to a common one for your PH team, who are there to help you and won’t be embarrassed at all.
If additional investigations are arranged for you then find out which department will be responsible and ensure you have a contact name and/or telephone number for that department.
Don’t be afraid to say how you really feel - after all, you are the only person who knows. There may be long periods of time between your appointments with your specialist and at these appointments there may be a wide range of things to consider and discuss. Ensuring that you arrive on time and are well prepared for these appointments will ensure that both you and your PH specialist will make good use of the appointment.
If you keep a symptom and/or treatment diary that records how you feel, both physically and mentally, specific symptoms, any reaction to medications and problems you may have with any treatment, take this with you to your appointment. This is a way of ensuring things don’t get forgotten or times confused and will, most likely, be beneficial both to you and your PH specialist team.