Get the patient into the car without comment, then tell them about the appointment when you are near the office. Limiting the information the patient has to remember can reduce anxiety and is not deception. To avoid getting involved in an argument, ignore or downplay objections. If patient is hesitant to go to the doctor for diagnostic testing , they may go for other purposes, i.e., have blood pressure checked, etc. Take someone with you for help.
Some patients are more cooperative with certain family members than others.
Find out who seems to get best response from the patient and have them bring patient to the doctor. Allow plenty of time for getting ready, getting out of the house, traveling and parking. Bring something that will distract or comfort the patient, such as a book, magazine, pictures, stuffed animal, puppet, etc. Bring a snack in case there is a long wait. Do not leave the person unsupervised in the waiting room, bathroom, etc.