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 We brought my mother to our home to live during the last few years of her life. She had a multitude of medications and medical information. Also there were trips to the doctor's and various specialist's offices and the emergency room, so that much of the information, especially prescriptions, changed often.
Finally I opened a computer file and recorded all the pertinent information. Then after each change it was easy to go in and add or deduct information to keep the list current. I would usually fit 2 to 4 copies of the list in medium or smallish print on each sheet of paper and print out two or three sheets.
I would cut the lists apart and store a couple in the glove compartment of my car, a couple in my wallet, and several on a magnetic clip on the front of my refrigerator, throwing out the older versions that were there. It was so much easier just to hand an updated list to the nurse, doctor or paramedic, than to take the time trying to gather together prescription bottles and remember pertinent information in the middle of a crises. ALL the professionals loved it so much that I now do the same with each member of the family.
The lists look something like this:
Jane Doe
DOB: 1/12/1234 Age: 56
Insurance: Medical Ins Providers
# 123456789
PCP: Dr. James Brown
Our Town Medical Center
(123) 456-7890
Cardiologist: Dr. John Sweetheart
(University Hospital)
800-123-4567
Pulmonologist: Dr. Breath
Office: (123) 123-4444
Allergies: Penicillin, aspirin,
History: Heart attack, Broken leg, TB
Operations: Tonsillectomy Adenoidectomy, Hip Replacement
Current Medications:
List including dosages and
where pertinent, times.
Ex.: Lipitor 20mg (1/day)
By Jeanne from South Daytona, FL
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