Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
follow-up appointment
noun
/ˈfɒl.oʊ.ʌp əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/
Definition
A follow-up appointment is a scheduled meeting with a healthcare provider after an initial visit to check on a patient’s progress or to discuss further treatments.
Examples
- Your doctor will schedule a follow-up appointment to see how the treatment is working.
- After the surgery, I had a follow-up appointment to ensure everything was healing properly.
Meaning
It refers to a subsequent meeting after a previous consultation, often to monitor health conditions or review test results.
Synonyms
- check-up
- return visit
- subsequent appointment
