Why do you have to answer so many questions before a mammogram? What happens if you forget part of your medical history when making an appointment? And what do you need to know as a first-time patient or if you don’t have insurance? 

Today, The Rose Galleria's Center Manager Araceli Salazar joins the show to talk about how you can make your visit easier, and how the answers you give to our list of questions may even save your life. 

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Key Questions Answered

1. Why do I have to answer so many questions when making a mammogram appointment?

2. What are the main types of mammogram appointments?

3. Do I need to fast or avoid food before a mammogram?

4. Are there any preparation tips for mammogram day?

5. Why are previous mammogram films important?

6. What should uninsured patients do to prepare for their mammogram?

7. Do men ever get mammograms, and how are male patients accommodated?

8. When do you need a doctor’s order or authorization for a mammogram?

9. What happens if additional testing is needed after a screening mammogram?

10. Why is it so important to share your full medical history and symptoms during scheduling?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Mammogram Appointment: Questions Matter

05:31 Patient Exam Preparation Guidelines

07:35 Reassuring Experience of a Medical Exam

10:54 Patient Qualification and Walk-in Screenings

15:56 Streamlining Medical Referrals

17:49 Avoiding Appointment Delays

20:34 Diverse, Relatable, Multilingual Care