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Old 12-11-2008, 12:38 PM
dahlek dahlek is offline
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Default Hummmm? I'm still in the 'paper age' or dark age...

but will be getting my toes wet soon w/cell phones tho.
I DO carry at all times tho a one page sheet that has the following info:
Name & Date list was made [so no other key identifying info is on it?]
Medical Conditions: Each 5 words or less w/date of onset or surgery or
whatever...
Prescription Medications: Med; how often taken dose per pill and for
which 'condition'
Supplements: Which ones, for what issues, dosages & how often
Physicians: Who, speciality and phone #'s
Personal Emergency Contacts
Other notes...such as recent changes in meds and why....

This sheet is invaluable! Lots of my docs really like it as I update it often and they can see what changes have occurred from point X to point Y. [I give each a new copy every office visit. Also, they can see what-if any- new issues have cropped up and who is seeing me about them. Also, it sure beats filling out by hand all meds on THEIR forms! Like you remember right? This way, it's ALL THERE.

It is hard to keep it all on ONE PAGE? But shrinking print and expanding margins can help. While it may be only the shortest version on that one page, it does give an ER, say, clues as to who to call to get the full picture, should I not be able to communicate. Also, in a hospital afterwards? It avoids mis-medications or medicating with stuff you are allergic or get reactions to... THEY HAVE IT IN PRINT! They goof? THEIR problem! Well, you get the gist... Hope this helps! Keep faith and hope always! - j

PS Gonna have to learn about ICE on a cell and very soon... That will be a frustrating experience, as I'm 'button' challenged w/my neuropathy!
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