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AN Community => AN Community => Topic started by: tenai98 on April 21, 2010, 10:22:29 am

Title: goes to show...be your own advocate!!
Post by: tenai98 on April 21, 2010, 10:22:29 am

I get a call from my ENT's secretary wanting a recommadation for the physio therapist I had.  Like hummm I didnt do physio. I was my own therapist!! My balance nerve was dead before surgery!!  Get and keep your own medical file...we are all human and can make mistakes
JO

Title: Re: goes to show...be your own advocate!!
Post by: CHD63 on April 21, 2010, 12:37:42 pm

Knowledge is power.  I have long been an advocate of keeping copies of all of my medical reports, including lab/imaging, etc.  Not only is it much more accurate, but readily available when going to visit a physician.  I mentioned in an earlier thread that I have compiled a concise medical information sheet, that includes my history, my family history, surgical/procedure history, immunizations, drug allergies, and regular medications/vitamins (including dosages and OTC ones) ..... all on one page.  I keep a current copy in my purse all the times.  I did one for my husband, as well.  The few times we have had emergencies, it was so important to have accurate information when we were stressed.

Clarice