In your final visit with your doctor, make sure you gather copies of all medical records from the past several years. You’ll want your new doctor to see records–including notes, test results, and any other useful information–of your current or chronic medical problems. After you’ve gotten copies of your medical records, make another copy for yourself to give to your new doctor. You’ll want your new doctor to have access to your medical records before your first visit so they have time to review your chart. Sometimes your new medical office will gather this information for you. Just ask.