WHAT’S INSIDE
Created by Kristina Kelly, a Board Certified Patient Advocate and chronic illness veteran, this toolbox blends lived experience with patient advocacy skills to help you communicate clearly, stay grounded, and get the most out of your time with your healthcare team.
Feel calmer, clearer, and ready to walk into the room.
Includes:
• Prior-to-appointment checklist
• Appointment-day checklist
• How to craft questions that reflect your concerns & priorities
• Medical binder setup guide + example
• Printable medication tracker
Pain points solved:
• “I freeze when asked why I’m here.”
• “I forget the important stuff.”
• “I feel overwhelmed before I even get there.”
Support for communicating clearly and staying focused under pressure.
Includes:
• Communication and advocacy guidance
• Scripts for redirecting conversations
• Tips for asking focused, effective questions in real time
• Provider personality guide (with strategies for each type)
Pain points solved:
• “The doctor talks over me.”
• “I ramble.”
• “I leave wishing I’d said more.”
Keep your care organized and prevent important steps from slipping through the cracks.
Includes:
• After-appointment checklist
• Tips for tracking symptoms and treatments
• Printable symptom tracker
• Printable treatment tracker
• Optional app suggestions
Pain points solved:
• “I forget what the doctor told me.”
• “I lose track of follow-ups.”
• “I don’t remember if a treatment helped or not.”
Feel less overwhelmed and more grounded — before, during, and after your appointment.
• Helps reduce appointment anxiety
• Supports clearer communication
• Simplifies your medical organization
• Gives you a structure you can rely on
· Patients navigating chronic illness who want to take more control of their care.
· Caregivers supporting loved ones through complex medical journeys.
· Anyone feeling lost, frustrated, or dismissed in the healthcare system.
· Patients wanting to reduce appointment anxiety.