Dr. Charles van Zyl Clinic

Patient Resources

Here are some resources to help you make the most of your clinic visit, as well as general information about health conditions.

Prepare for your appointment

Some helpful tips for making the most of your visit to our clinic. A well-prepared patient makes for a smoother, more efficient visit—benefiting not only themselves but also their care providers and fellow patients.

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Patient forms

Some forms to help you self-assess and organize your thoughts prior to your visit. You may also be requested by staff, or doctor/nurse to do this prior to, during, or after your visit.

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Health information links

A curated list of information about common health conditions.

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Health care screening

Screening is a very useful and mostly voluntary tool for maintaining health by identifying potential issues early, often before symptoms occur.

Screening
AI scribes are digital tools powered by artificial intelligence and natural language processing that assist clinicians by transcribing and summarizing patient interactions in real-time. AI scribes reduce the administrative burden on clinicians by automating repetitive tasks such as documenting patient visits, updating medical records, and summarizing treatment plans. It is essentially the computer (not your records) listening in on the conversation/visit. There is no voice or audio recording. At the end of your visit the relevant medical information is extracted and the doctor (only user at this stage) verifies this information for accuracy before entering it into your records. Your doctor may now also speak out loud when examining you so the computer can gather this information. This would be the only change from before. The use of this technology and data is approved and regulated in Canada under several licensing authorities.