What is your Medical History about?

Some of us rarely fall ill.  Some of us rarely see a physician when we are feeling ill.  So when  something out of  the ordinary happens to our health, we don't think to write that information down or feel it's important to keep it in our personal records.
What's important to track and what's not?  Anything from a tonsillectomy to  open heart surgery should be tracked in your own personal file.  If you had a procedure, a new diagnosis,  started taking new medicines, all of these things should be maintained in your record.
There are so many methods of tracking our information.  On paper, online,  phone app, all these and more are handy and at our finger tips.

Why is this tracking necessary?  We never know when or if we may become incapacitated that we can't verbalize to the nurse or doctor our medical history.  We can't  take for granted that our near relatives will remember our medical history when they are stressed from us falling ill.  It is a must that we track our illness so that we can receive proper and the most appropriate treatment when needed.
One method to keep in mind: When you visit your doctor's office or you are hospitalized, upon leaving you are given paper work telling you what's happening with your health.  Save and file this paperwork in a private area.  However, ensure that your loved ones know where to find this information when and if needed.  Use a file cabinet, a large shoe/boot box that you can keep organized, or a bedside drawer that is only used for this purpose.
Some physicians and hospitals have purchased a system for your free use.  Ask them about this.  You may be able to simply review records online, similar to what they keep on file about you through their electronic medical record.  These typically have the ability for you to print or review at your leisure.
Refer to my blog: Five Tasks for Your Next Doctor's Appointment at https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5656393299940566905#editor/target=post;postID=9452876271566...
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