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Hello, I have posted before about my chronic health condition that was diagnosed after we made the decision to live a FT RV life. We don't want my condition to end our dream. I need to be prepared for possible medical care on the road and need to get IV infusions every 6 weeks. I want to have my medical records with me in case of urgent care needs. How is that done? I read some people have their records with them? Do you get a paper copy of everything and scan onto a disk or can you get a electronic copy from medical facility?
We will be returning to our present location and see my current specialists twice a year - Christmas time and most of the summer.
I had mine on electronic media. I found that most doctors were hesitant to plug it into their computers. I carry and use a written sheet outlining my major health problems, my prescription list and my "home doctors name, address and phone number. Each page also lists my name, birth date, and last 4 digits of my SS number, as often, that is how this information is filed.
This works really well and saves A LOT of writing and time when filling out the forms in the waiting room. It is real fast to write: "See Attached", rather then list everything over and over.
The docs likes it too as a short medical history can be reviewed and he/she can save asking 20 questions in the exam room. I started this form because often, I would also forget things that happened like: OH yeah, I did have a Quad heart bypass 15 years ago." (Minor stroke survivor)
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RIG: 2005 Dodge 3500 - Dually- Cummins 2006 Outback 27 RSDS Two rescue dogs: A Catahoula Mix & a Chihuahua mix. Full Time since June 2006
I carry all mine on USB and cd/rom.........also all my medical data can be transferred electronically by an electronic encode on a special usb fob I carry as a medic alert
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1998 ...Harney Renegade DP class A
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My Service dog and life partner " Nikki"......Klee Kia Miniature Husky....(she Runs the ship!!)
We are not lost in the Woods.....Just Extreme boondocking!!!!!!
We travel with a cd and a medic alert usb wrist ban it has come in handy many of times. I like you have multiple medical issues and my wife has learned to shoot my various medications and is like a nurse for me. I was told I will be on a kidney machine multiple times a week and we are planning on still full timing and my wife will be running the process while we are traveling.
Thanks everyone who responded. Another question - am not good on electronic stuff - do I need to scan paper records that I get from md office(s) or will they give you any thing on a cd or sent to your email??
Most Dr.offices and medical facilities are equipped to place all your medical records on a cd.....normally anything with any private medical information will not be sent via E-mail.
if you purchase a couple of 8 gig usb fobs you should be able to store all your data on them and take up no more space than a large pack of gum!!!
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1998 ...Harney Renegade DP class A
rers1@mail.com
My Service dog and life partner " Nikki"......Klee Kia Miniature Husky....(she Runs the ship!!)
We are not lost in the Woods.....Just Extreme boondocking!!!!!!
