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Time with your dermatologist can be limited, so it is important to come prepared. This will help to ensure you have a meaningful conversation with them at each visit.

Tips to help you prepare for your conversation

Be honest

Inform your dermatologist about how psoriasis impacts you with specific examples, so they can better understand your condition and find suitable management plans.
If your psoriasis isn’t getting better, speak up. If you’re not seeing any improvement in your condition, or you’re not completely satisfied, let your dermatologist know.

Be prepared

Write down your questions ahead of time, so you can address your concerns during your appointment.
Keep track of your symptoms and be as specific in your details as you can.
Know your options ahead of time. The more you’re able to discuss various aspects of the condition with your doctor, the closer you’ll come to achieving your goals.
Stay up to date with the research in psoriasis. Remember to use reputable sources, such as Psoriasis Australia, when doing your research.

Be empowered

Advocate for your health needs and work with your dermatologist to achieve your treatment goals.
Be open to additional help. To comprehensively manage your psoriasis you may need a team of health care professionals from different specialties.

Use the tool below to support your discussion with your dermatologist.

Created in collaboration with healthcare professionals, it helps you describe your experiences, consider what good looks like for you and set management goals focused on reducing the impact of psoriasis on your daily life.

Your personalised discussion guide will be available to download once complete.

Set and share your goals
Reflect on psoriasis impact
Evaluate previous treatment options
Understand your treatment

Set and share your goals.

What are your treatment goals? Be clear with your dermatologist about your expectations and let them know what a psoriasis-free feeling really means to you.

1. Physical treatment goals – drag the items below to rank in order of priority. Click on the 👁 button to remove a goal from your list if it isn’t a priority.

I want to reduce the number and size of my plaques

I want to reduce itchiness

I want to have less psoriasis flares

I want a treatment option that works best for someone with my medical history

I want to be able to participate in physical activities with less pain from my psoriasis

Other (your personalised guide will contain a space for you to add in details).

2. Quality of life goals – drag the items below to rank in order of priority. Click on the 👁 button to remove a goal from your list if it isn’t a priority.

I want to improve my confidence and self-esteem in different aspects of life

I want to have an intimate relationship and start a family

I want to miss fewer workdays and excel at my job

I want to sleep well and wake up feeling energised

I want to feel happy and not have to constantly think about my psoriasis

Other (your personalised guide will contain a space for you to add in details)

Reflect on psoriasis impact.

It’s important to let your dermatologist know how psoriasis impacts different aspects of your life.

Select the topics that you would like to address during your visit:

What option would most likely help me with my… plaques/itch/redness/scalp flaking?

Lifestyle: Does your psoriasis make it harder to focus on or enjoy everyday activities like work, exercise or spending time with others?

Mental wellbeing: Does your psoriasis affect your mood, confidence or how you feel about yourself?

What are the side effects?

How is it administered?

When will I start to notice a difference?

How long will the effect work for?

Evaluate previous treatment options.

Treatment experiences can vary from person to person. Understanding your past treatment options can help your dermatologist determine what may work best for you.

Please rank your satisfaction with each of the types of treatment you have tried so far
(5 = worked very well, 1 = did not work).

Treatment Type

Ranking

Treatment 1

1 2 3 4 5

Treatment 2

1 2 3 4 5

Treatment 3

1 2 3 4 5

Treatment 4

1 2 3 4 5

Treatment 5

1 2 3 4 5

Understand your treatment.

Speaking with your dermatologist may help you to understand your treatment options. If your dermatologist recommends a medication, consider asking the following questions.

Select the questions that you would like to address during your visit

What are the side effects of the medicine?

How is the medicine administered?

When will I start to notice a difference?

How long will the effect last?

Your personalised discussion guide

Click the button below to download your personalised discussion guide and take it with you to your next dermatologist visit.

Download your discussion guide

Alternatively, you can email yourself your personalised discussion guide and take it with you to your next dermatologist visit.

Thank you for your submission, you will receive your discussion guide soon!

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