Can a patient with rheumatic heart disease request to have a companion present during an examination in advance?

You can request this when scheduling the appointment and specify whether you prefer to be accompanied by a family member or friend, or if you would like the facility to arrange a staff member to accompany you. In advance, ask which parts of the process allow a companion, whether privacy or space limitations may apply, and what alternative support is available if a companion cannot be present. You may restate your needs just before the examination begins; the specific arrangements will be coordinated by the facility based on the examination requirements.