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BILINGUAL EDUCATIONAL GUIDE

How to Prepare for a Conversation About a Wound

This guide helps you organize information, questions and next steps before talking with your health professional about a wound. A prepared conversation makes better use of the visit and helps you leave with clear instructions.

Educational information Patients, families and caregivers Estimated reading: 6 minutes Last review: September 2026

Prepared by AOR Medical Solutions of Puerto Rico · Clinical review: pending · Created: September 2026 · AOR-EDU-01 v1.0

Appointment details

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  • Professional or team name(fill in this space on the printed version)
  • Appointment date(fill in this space on the printed version)
  • Appointment time(fill in this space on the printed version)
  • Appointment place or format(fill in this space on the printed version)
  • Person who will accompany the patient(fill in this space on the printed version)

Before the appointment

  • Prepare an updated medication list, including doses and who prescribed them.
  • Write down known allergies.
  • Describe the changes you have observed, in simple words.
  • Note when those changes began and whether they have increased.
  • Gather materials or instructions you received previously.
  • Write the questions you want to ask, in order of importance.

My questions

  • Question 1(fill in this space on the printed version)
  • Question 2(fill in this space on the printed version)
  • Question 3(fill in this space on the printed version)

During the conversation

  • Say what worries you most first.
  • Ask to have any unclear instruction repeated.
  • Ask who your point of contact will be if something changes.
  • Ask which signs to watch for and whom to notify.
  • Do not change treatments, dressings or medications without your professional's instruction.

Agreed next steps

  • Next step and person responsible(fill in this space on the printed version)
  • Next step and person responsible(fill in this space on the printed version)
  • Follow-up date(fill in this space on the printed version)
  • Treating team phone number(fill in this space on the printed version)
  • Another important phone number(fill in this space on the printed version)

This educational resource is under continuous review. Always follow the instructions of your health professional.

This material is provided solely for educational and informational purposes. It does not constitute diagnosis, treatment or medical advice and does not replace evaluation by a licensed healthcare professional. The physician and treating team remain responsible for clinical decisions. AOR Medical Solutions of Puerto Rico supports education, coordination, technology and continuity of care.

Do not submit photographs, medical records or sensitive medical information through this website. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.