I have done all three of these as a patient and I think these are great tips.
As a patient (for breast cancer), I had a friend come with me also to be my advocate. Like I would tell her what was most important for me to get across or get an answer to, and she would echo my concerns to the doctor to make sure my point got across (because sometimes we dismiss our own views trying to be polite and look like we understand, lol).
I encourage patients to bring family members when they are first diagnosed w HBV, because I know those family members have a lot of questions that the patient may not be able to comfortably answer. If they can’t physically come, can also call them in during the visit.
Asking if you can record a visit is a good idea too so you can replay it later.