Can I go into the consulting room with my DH?

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My husband has an appointment to see a consultant later this week about potentially being diagnosed with a long term condition. Is it ok for me to go into the appointment with him or would that be weird or annoy the consultant?

He can also record the conversation on his phone, so he can listen back if needed. Just let the Dr know first.

I worked in clinics for many years. Not everyone wants a relative with them, in this case, your husband does. Some people want to have privacy to ask re prognosis eg and prefer to ask without a relative present. The pp who said if your husband has given his permission was perfectly right in what she said.

Totally normal. You would be amazed how many adult men attend with their wives, or even their mothers (and then rely on them to give their medical history and list of medications because they don’t actually know themselves).

Attending for moral support is encouraged.

You can if your husband wants you to. I always went in with my late DH.

If he allows it, yes you may.

It's fine as long as your DH is in agreement with it and tells the consultant so.

I did with my husband and it was really useful to hear things first hand. I think my husband did ask the consultant if it was okay (if not I would have happily waited outside).

I take my dad, as he is as deaf as a post and needs me to hear the whole conversation and tell him what happened

I often also need to help dad to understand what the Dr has asked him.

So fine for you to go in with your DH

Of course it's fine if that's what your dh wants. Why would you think or even worry about the Consultant being cross about it? You pay them to provide you with a service, albeit indirectly.

If your DH wants you to be there, then do go, the consultant won't mind at all. Mine has an appointment with a consultant for test results later this week, and I asked him if he would like me to go with him, and he said no, he'd rather go on his own.

I always like my husband to come with me and vice versa, never been an issue. As others have said I think it's good to have a second pair of ears. A friend if mine even took voice note on her phone. Sending love.

I take my daughter or sister in with me.. because l usually forget something the consultant has said... or l forget to ask questions l should have.. and they remember.

I have been allowed to do this at hospital when having serious investigations. Indeed I was told to bring a friend or relative. My GP does not allow any additional people to come.

As long as DH is fine with it there shouldn't be an issue
Often good to have someone else to help take it all in.

You could ask the consultant if you can come in with him and they will either say "yes, that would be fine" or "just sit in the waiting room".

If it was something bad, they would ask him if he has anyone with him, and he would tell them he has his wife with him, and they would ask him to get you to come in and see them.

If your husband is ok with it, it’s bo problem. All patients are entitled to a chaperone.

Let him be the one asking the questions though.