Re: Personal Health Resume for New Medical Providers

[Guest guest]

Excellent idea!

Regards, Vergelpowerusa dot org

In a message dated 1/13/2008 9:43:57 P.M. Central Standard Time, kenneth_bloomer@... writes:

So, I thought we might try to shift that pattern this go-round. I created a "Personal Health Resume" that I will staple or clip ON TOP OF the standard new patient intake form. My resume contains the following sections/headings:Personal Health ObjectiveProblem ListCurrent Activity LevelCurrent Physical Modalities (i.e., complementary therapies)Current Orthomolecular SupplementsCurrent Designer Molecule Interventions (i.e., traditional Western Meds)Succesful Past TherapiesFailed Past TherapiesRecent Medical Provider ListCurrent Lab ValuesI'm hoping that putting my information in my own format, and infused with my own values, on top of the standard forms will encourage the provider to not see me as just another slot in her schedule. Comments? Has anybody deliberately tried similar techniques to try to get allopathic physicians to actually treat you as a whole person?Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year.

[Guest guest]

Excellent idea!

Regards, Vergelpowerusa dot org

In a message dated 1/13/2008 9:43:57 P.M. Central Standard Time, kenneth_bloomer@... writes:

So, I thought we might try to shift that pattern this go-round. I created a "Personal Health Resume" that I will staple or clip ON TOP OF the standard new patient intake form. My resume contains the following sections/headings:Personal Health ObjectiveProblem ListCurrent Activity LevelCurrent Physical Modalities (i.e., complementary therapies)Current Orthomolecular SupplementsCurrent Designer Molecule Interventions (i.e., traditional Western Meds)Succesful Past TherapiesFailed Past TherapiesRecent Medical Provider ListCurrent Lab ValuesI'm hoping that putting my information in my own format, and infused with my own values, on top of the standard forms will encourage the provider to not see me as just another slot in her schedule. Comments? Has anybody deliberately tried similar techniques to try to get allopathic physicians to actually treat you as a whole person?Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year.

[Guest guest]

Hi Ken - Been busy - sorry to reply so late, but this caught my eye.

I've been doing a similar kind of thing using MS Access. I keep a list of my

meds in an easy table with doses, Rx no, refills left, etc. I can generate a

report with a short medical history and contacts at the bottom with one

click. Then I print out lab values, meds I've taken, and dates from about 15

years back on the other side of the page, from a spreadsheet I keep. I've

been told " this is gold " by doctors I haven't seen before, especially if

it's the ER or a surgical procedure intake. I include vitamins and

supplements, too. There's a check field for each item, so I can pick refills

I need - run a query - and fax the results to my pharmacy from my computer.

Since I pick up about 15 prescriptions a month - it really makes things a

lot easier for them and me, and I have a printed hard copy to check

everything before I leave the place. It also helps me to check on

vaccination dates and such. The last thing I want to do when I'm sick is sit

there trying to remember what dose of what I take when, and that hernia

repair I had 7 years ago.

If I knew programming better, I'd develop it and market it. Once it's set up

it's just a matter of updating. It's always a good idea to let them know

you're on top of your own healthcare.

BG

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Hi, all:

I've been HIV+ for 16 years, but recently have been without an HIV

specialist. Tomorrow I get to see a new one at s Hopkins

University. Looking back at previous relationships with HIV providers,

I realize that much of the treatment has been driven by the doctor's

experience and education. Unfortunately, much of that education is

provided to them by untrained (but very attractive) pharmaceutical reps.

So, I thought we might try to shift that pattern this go-round. I

created a " Personal Health Resume " that I will staple or clip ON TOP OF

the standard new patient intake form.

My resume contains the following sections/headings:

Personal Health Objective

Problem List

Current Activity Level

Current Physical Modalities (i.e., complementary therapies)

Current Orthomolecular Supplements

Current Designer Molecule Interventions (i.e., traditional Western Meds)

Succesful Past Therapies

Failed Past Therapies

Recent Medical Provider List

Current Lab Values

I'm hoping that putting my information in my own format, and infused

with my own values, on top of the standard forms will encourage the

provider to not see me as just another slot in her schedule.

Comments? Has anybody deliberately tried similar techniques to try to

get allopathic physicians to actually treat you as a whole person?

[Guest guest]

I like Bill's database, but if microsoft access is a little heavy for you, i use a few simpler things.

1. a word document listing current drugs and dosages and dates (started stopped changed). I should add pill sizes, but i keep that on another document. I split the document into two sections, active drugs and stopped drugs, and adding the reason i stopped and what replaced it to the drug when i move it to the stopped section.

2. For labs, i use a simple spreadsheet, each row is a lab test. columns are test name, normal range, then a column for each date test, usually four a year. I highlight each out-of-range test in yellow and dangerously out in red (this may be a daunting task for some members). I've divided the rows into sections - A.-wbc/t's/ratio's/vl; B.-standard blood stuff; C-lipids/cholesterol/etc D.-other stuff, about 35 tests alltogether, just enuf to fiill an 8-1/2x11 sheet landscape. I have added all my tests back to 1988 (yes, 1988), 85 tests altogther (now THAT'S anal). For you, I would start with the current test, then add backwards as time permits. This is a wonderful way to track trends versus time. Each test, I just insert a new column and fill it in.

3. I also keep an annual spreadsheet with a section for each doctor or lab or hospital or meds, keeping track of billed / allowed / insurance paid / i paid.

The first two i give a updated copy to each of my 3 main docs at least once a year.

If anyone would like a sanitized format file, just ask.

cheers edward

san franciscoStart the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year.

[Guest guest]

I like Bill's database, but if microsoft access is a little heavy for you, i use a few simpler things.

1. a word document listing current drugs and dosages and dates (started stopped changed). I should add pill sizes, but i keep that on another document. I split the document into two sections, active drugs and stopped drugs, and adding the reason i stopped and what replaced it to the drug when i move it to the stopped section.

2. For labs, i use a simple spreadsheet, each row is a lab test. columns are test name, normal range, then a column for each date test, usually four a year. I highlight each out-of-range test in yellow and dangerously out in red (this may be a daunting task for some members). I've divided the rows into sections - A.-wbc/t's/ratio's/vl; B.-standard blood stuff; C-lipids/cholesterol/etc D.-other stuff, about 35 tests alltogether, just enuf to fiill an 8-1/2x11 sheet landscape. I have added all my tests back to 1988 (yes, 1988), 85 tests altogther (now THAT'S anal). For you, I would start with the current test, then add backwards as time permits. This is a wonderful way to track trends versus time. Each test, I just insert a new column and fill it in.

3. I also keep an annual spreadsheet with a section for each doctor or lab or hospital or meds, keeping track of billed / allowed / insurance paid / i paid.

The first two i give a updated copy to each of my 3 main docs at least once a year.

If anyone would like a sanitized format file, just ask.

cheers edward

san franciscoStart the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year.