Re: SUEH/pc list of meds etc

[Guest guest]

Yes, all my Dr's. and their addresses and phone numbers are on my paper also, it is so much easier, when someone is not capable of talking or terrible memory, this could be a life saver... My Dr's expect one on each visit also )

((( Happy Hugs )))Helen

Helen,

I also have my meds in my PC that I print out. My rheumy insists on a list at every appointment. I recently put in the list of the diagnosis/surgeries etc. and will print that off. Every time I have to go to a new doc or the ER they ask for it. I know they were happy when I had the meds that they could copy instead of just hand writing. It saves them time and its certainly more accurate than my memory alone It probably wouldn't hurt to have a list of doctors and their phone contacts as well. What do ya think? SueH

"When life's problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself fortunate." - Ann Landers

[Guest guest]

Good idea!!! I heard something about that on the news this summer... I should put one on my list too, never thought of that...

((( Thankful Hugs )))Helen

Oh and an ICE listing in your cell phone, palm, or organizer is a help as well.

ICE stands for In Case of Emergency.

List someone that can be contacted on your behalf should an emergency ever occur.

"When life's problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself fortunate." - Ann Landers

[Guest guest]

Good idea... I have my surgeries and medical history on a seperate sheet than my meds and whats wrong list... Both of mine are full pages, so I would have to have something made up to tell them where to find the lists in my purse...

((( Summer Hugs )))Helen

It's actually a great idea to carry around a laminated copy of your meds, surgical history, and doctors.

If you are ever rushed to the ER and unable to answer the questions and no one is there to answer them on your behalf, it can literally be a lifesaver.

Print the list on a bright colored paper and keep it close to your license. If it is too large to put with your license that put a note saying where it can be found.

"When life's problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself fortunate." - Ann Landers

[Guest guest]

Helen,

I also have my meds in my PC that I print out. My rheumy insists on a list at every appointment. I recently put in the list of the diagnosis/surgeries etc. and will print that off. Every time I have to go to a new doc or the ER they ask for it. I know they were happy when I had the meds that they could copy instead of just hand writing. It saves them time and its certainly more accurate than my memory alone It probably wouldn't hurt to have a list of doctors and their phone contacts as well. What do ya think? SueH

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[Guest guest]

It's actually a great idea to carry around a laminated copy of your meds, surgical history, and doctors.

If you are ever rushed to the ER and unable to answer the questions and no one is there to answer them on your behalf, it can literally be a lifesaver.

Print the list on a bright colored paper and keep it close to your license. If it is too large to put with your license that put a note saying where it can be found.

-- Sue Halperson <sue_halperson@...> wrote:

Helen,

I also have my meds in my PC that I print out. My rheumy insists on a list at every appointment. I recently put in the list of the diagnosis/surgeries etc. and will print that off. Every time I have to go to a new doc or the ER they ask for it. I know they were happy when I had the meds that they could copy instead of just hand writing. It saves them time and its certainly more accurate than my memory alone It probably wouldn't hurt to have a list of doctors and their phone contacts as well. What do ya think? SueH

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[Guest guest]

Oh and an ICE listing in your cell phone, palm, or organizer is a help as well.

ICE stands for In Case of Emergency.

List someone that can be contacted on your behalf should an emergency ever occur.

-- Sue Halperson <sue_halperson@...> wrote:

Helen,

I also have my meds in my PC that I print out. My rheumy insists on a list at every appointment. I recently put in the list of the diagnosis/surgeries etc. and will print that off. Every time I have to go to a new doc or the ER they ask for it. I know they were happy when I had the meds that they could copy instead of just hand writing. It saves them time and its certainly more accurate than my memory alone It probably wouldn't hurt to have a list of doctors and their phone contacts as well. What do ya think? SueH

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[Guest guest]

EXCELLENT IDEA about the ICE info too! I will have to add that asap! SueH

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[Guest guest]

Hey, the idea of the brightly colored paper is great too! I guess I'll be heading for Kinkos. Thanks. SueH

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[Guest guest]

Hey, the idea of the brightly colored paper is great too! I guess I'll be heading for Kinkos. Thanks. SueH

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