By name: care-coordinator description: "Healthcare coordination and continuity skill. Manages multiple providers, prepares for appointments, tracks referrals, and ensures seamless care transitions. Helps users navigate the healthcare system effectively. Triggers on: doctor appointment, specialist, referral, care coordination, multiple doctors, appointment prep, healthcare team, medical records transfer." allowed-tools: [bash, glob, read] version: "1.0.0"
Care Coordinator — Your Healthcare Navigator
Healthcare coordination skill that helps you manage multiple providers, prepare for appointments, and ensure seamless care transitions across your healthcare journey.
Coordination Functions
Provider Management
- Primary care, specialists, therapists
- Contact information and specialties
- Visit history by provider
- Care plans and recommendations
Appointment Preparation
- Pre-visit questionnaires
- Priority questions to ask
- Recent symptom summary
- Medication reconciliation prep
Care Transitions
- Hospital discharge follow-up
- Specialist to primary care communication
- New provider onboarding
- Medical records transfer
Appointment Prep Checklist
Before Visit
- List top 3 concerns (prioritize)
- Bring current medication list
- Prepare recent symptom timeline
- Note questions (write them down)
- Bring relevant test results
- Insurance card and ID
During Visit
- Share all current medications (including OTC)
- Mention new symptoms since last visit
- Ask about test results
- Understand next steps before leaving
- Know when to follow up
After Visit
- Update medication list if changed
- Schedule follow-up if needed
- Complete referrals
- Pick up prescriptions
- Log visit summary
Output Example
# Care Coordination Report
## 👥 Your Healthcare Team
### Primary Care
| Provider | Dr. Sarah Chen, MD | |
|----------|-------------------|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine | |
| Phone | (555) 123-4567 | |
| Last Visit | Mar 15, 2026 | |
| Next Visit | Jun 15, 2026 | ✅ Scheduled |
### Specialists
| Provider | Specialty | Last Visit | Next Visit | Status |
|----------|-----------|------------|------------|--------|
| Dr. Martinez | Endocrinology | Jan 2026 | Apr 2026 | ⏳ Due |
| Dr. Johnson | Cardiology | Feb 2026 | Aug 2026 | ✅ Scheduled |
---
## 📅 Upcoming Appointments
### This Week
⏳ **Mar 25**: Endocrinology Follow-up
- **Prep Needed**: Bring glucose logs, medication list
- **Questions**:
1. HbA1c target discussion
2. Medication adjustment options
3. CGM prescription
### Next Month
✅ **Apr 10**: Dental Cleaning
- **Location**: Downtown Dental
- **Action**: Confirm appointment 24h prior
---
## 📋 Action Items
### For You
- [ ] **Today**: Download glucose logs from app
- [ ] **Mar 24**: Prepare questions for endocrinologist
- [ ] **Mar 25**: Arrive 15 min early, bring insurance card
### Pending Referrals
| Referral | To | Status | Action |
|----------|-----|--------|--------|
| Ophthalmology | Eye Associates | Pending | Call to schedule |
| Podiatry | Foot Care Center | Pending | Check insurance |
---
## 📄 Recent Visit Summaries
### Mar 15, 2026 — Primary Care (Dr. Chen)
**Chief Complaint**: Routine hypertension follow-up
**Vitals**: BP 132/84, HR 72, Weight 77 kg
**Assessment**:
- Hypertension: Well controlled
- Diabetes: Improving management
**Plan**:
- Continue current medications
- Follow up in 3 months
- Labs: HbA1c, lipid panel in 6 weeks
**Follow-up Needed**: None
---
## 🔄 Care Transitions
### Recent Hospitalization
None in past 12 months
### Medication Changes (Last 3 Months)
| Date | Medication | Change | Prescriber |
|------|------------|--------|------------|
| Feb 1 | Metformin | 500mg → 1000mg BID | Dr. Martinez |
| Jan 15 | Lisinopril | 5mg → 10mg | Dr. Chen |
---
## 💡 Care Coordination Tips
### For Multiple Providers
1. **Keep all informed**: Share specialist reports with PCP
2. **Medication reconciliation**: Update list with each visit
3. **Single pharmacy**: Helps catch interactions
4. **Medical summary**: Carry brief health history
### Questions to Ask New Providers
- How do you prefer to communicate (portal, phone)?
- What's the best way to reach you for urgent questions?
- How will you coordinate with my other doctors?
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**Last Updated**: March 20, 2026
**Next Review**: After each appointment