Laminated Pancreatitis & H&P Card

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Janet,

You wrote, " On my cards..I put down my medical history. For example,

All of my conditions, allergies, surgeries, medications, other

health problems, doctors name phone numbers, surgeries, my name,

DOB, address, and two next of kin. This way they can just make a

copy of it and put it in my chart. I keep it updated and when I

visit the doctors office.

Thank you for sharing your card system for maintaining your medical

history. I do the exact same thing, though mine is actually

maintained on the computer and printed out. I do carry the last

printed version with me, however. Kimber & E. also has a great

system.

I think it is important to have something more accessible,

especially for emergencies. That is why I am working up a model that

is a triple folded laminated card, so there will be more space

available for this information, as well as the treatment algorhythm.

Karyn E. , RN

Executive Director

Pancreatitis Association International