There is no central repository of medical information that is accessable by all doctors, hospitals, EMTs, caregivers, and you.
Thus, doctors and hospitals are pleading with patients to maintain their own up-to-date medication and allergy lists, and to have this information available in an emergency.
Doctors cannot be completely effective without this information, and it's up to the patients to manage and update their own Personal Health Record.
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You are taking your grandmother to the emergency room. In a medical emergency, the first question she will be asked is, “What medications do you take?” Will she remember the names and doses? Do you know what medications she takes?
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Your family physician refers you to a specialist. You already take several medications. The specialist prescribes new drugs. Do you know if the new drugs will interact with what you currently take? Did you remember to list all of your medications and supplements on the admittance form?
You are a divorced mom or dad. The kids aren’t always with you, but may be with their other parent. Do each of you know what medications the children take, and when they are to be taken? Do each of you know their drug and food allergies?
Your kids attend school, camp, and visit friends' homes. If they take medications or have food allergies, do the adult supervisors know what to do in an emergency? Do they know how to get this information quickly?
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You are often at the office, or may even travel for your job. If you were away from home, or out of town, and had a medical emergency... How would the doctors and hospital know whom to phone on your behalf? How would they get access to your medical records?
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You are active and boost your system with over-the-counter vitamins and/or supplements. Many people do not think to tell their doctor about these supplements. Do you know about the interaction of the supplements with any medication your doctor might prescribe? Does your doctor know you take supplements?
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