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Scheduling a follow-up consultation ensures that your care plan stays on track and that any questions or concerns are addressed promptly.

Why a Follow-Up Consultation Matters

A follow-up visit helps your clinician:

  • Review your progress and any sleep diary or device usage data you’ve recorded.
  • Adjust therapy settings or mask fit based on your feedback.
  • Answer new questions that may have arisen since your initial visit.
  • Reinforce lifestyle recommendations and next steps.

By keeping these appointments, you maximize the effectiveness of your sleep therapy and catch potential issues early.

Choosing the Right Time Slot

When selecting a follow-up appointment:

  • Pick a date at least 7–14 days after your device setup or last consultation, giving you enough time to gather meaningful data.
  • Consider your daily routine—choose a time when you are least rushed and can focus fully on the consultation.
  • Allow extra travel or setup time if you’re joining via video call, ensuring you log in a few minutes early.

Preparing for Your Appointment

To make the most of your follow-up:

  • Compile any sleep logs, device usage reports, or symptom notes since your last visit.
  • Write down any new or persistent concerns—leaks, discomfort, dry mouth, or unusual data spikes.
  • Have your device and mask on hand in case you need to demonstrate fit or show parts.

Using Calendar Invites & Reminders

Maintain your schedule by:

  • Accepting the calendar invite and setting automatic reminders 24 hours and 1 hour before the appointment.
  • Syncing the invite with your phone or desktop calendar to avoid double-booking.
  • Adding a short note in the event description about topics you want to cover.

Confirming & Adjusting as Needed

If your availability changes:

  • Reschedule at least 48 hours in advance when possible to let the clinician offer the slot to another patient.
  • Choose a new time that keeps at least a week between visits for meaningful data collection.

Frequent cancellations or last-minute changes can delay your treatment progress, so plan ahead whenever you can.

Maximizing the Consultation

During the follow-up:

  • Be honest about what’s working and what isn’t—small leaks or discomfort can often be fixed with minor tweaks.
  • Ask for clarification on any data trends you don’t understand.
  • Confirm next steps and whether you should return for another follow-up or continue with self-monitoring.

By actively participating and scheduling your follow-up thoughtfully, you’ll keep your therapy on course and achieve better sleep health outcomes.