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Medical Records and Emergency Information - Keeping Them Up to Date

Who needs to keep their information availableother antibiotics are all conditions that
and  updated?should be brought to the attention of
emergency personnel. Additionally, many of us
Actually, all of us should but very few do.are reasonably health but getting older (36
However for those at risk, such as seniors,million people age 65 and over) and our list
people with chronic illness, seriousof medications continue to grow with the
allergies or medication complications,years. With over 110 million emergency room
special needs children and anyone travelingvisits a year, your emergency information may
away from home it is something that shouldactually be the most important information of
not be overlooked. Children should also haveyour life.What information should be
the proper medical information on them at allmaintained?
times if they have a medical condition or
serious allergy."In a medical emergency, youHere are just some of the things recommended
might be unconscious or unable to speak forby Edward Stettner, MD, Assistant Professor
yourself," said Alfred Sacchetti, MD, of theof Emergency Medicine, Emory University
American College of Emergency PhysiciansAtlanta, GA and other healthcare
(ACEP). "That's why it's so important to makeprofessionals.Medical history - Chronic
sure that medical personnel have access tomedical conditionsMedications - Including
your medical history, as well as relevantover-the-counterAllergies - Medications and
contact information. For example, knowingfoodsSurgical history - Include the date,
what medications you are taking could preventhospital and surgeonPrivate physician -
severe drug interactions, and knowing whatInclude primary care as well as
allergies you have could prevent seriousspecialistsEmergency contacts - Multiple
reactions."Millions of Americans have medicalcontacts with alternate numbersMiscellaneous
conditions which should be immediately known- Include advance directives, specific
to  Emergency  Personnel.dietary needs, or any other important
information.How can you keep your information
Diabetes (over 13 million), diagnosed heartavailable  and  up  to  date?
disease (23 million), alzheimers, transplant
surgery, patient's currently on bloodToday you have many options that allow you
thinners such as Coumadin, epilepsy, asthma,to have your emergency information available.
severe allergies, cancer patients andWhich one you choose should be based on your
medication allergies such as penicillin andpersonal needs and risk factors.



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