Prepare for Clinic Visits and Tests

If you’re coming to Gillette Children's for a test, a clinic visit, a therapy session or an Orthotics, Prosthetics and Seating appointment, it’s important to be prepared. That’s why we’ve included some important information and resources below to help you prepare for your visit. Please also follow any instructions you receive from your care team in person, over the phone or by mail.

For most visits at Gillette Children's, you will need to bring along the following items:

• Insurance and prescription card.
• A list of all medicines and supplements the patient takes.
• Wheelchair, braces and adaptive equipment (if applicable).

In addition, specific types of visits have additional instructions and preparation resources. Use the information below to prepare for the following types of visits:

• Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) evaluation
• Electroencephalogram (EEG) and video electroencephalogram (VEEG)
• Nutrition and feeding evaluation
• Gait and motion analysis
• Neuropsychological evaluation appointment
• Seating and mobility equipment evaluation
• Sleep study (polysomnography)

PLEASE NOTE: Instructions that you receive directly from your care provider supersede any guidelines provided on our website.