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Take Charge! The Medical Notebook
„ My Medical Notebook keeps me
organized and helps me advocate
for my own health.
„ I save myself time and effort
every time I use my medical
notebook.
Your Rights Over
Your Health Information
„ Federal law gives you rights over
your health information.
„ You have the right to ask to see
and get a copy of your health
records.
„ The law sets rules and limits on
who can look at and receive your
health information.
„ Information in your medical
record, conversations with your
doctors, information about billing
is protected.
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Each time you go to a doctor’s appointment
What’s in it for You: the first thing the receptionist does is hand Wellness
you a clipboard and ask you to update your & Nutrition
„ Save time and effort - don’t have to try medical information. Do you have any new
to remember everything each time you medications? Have you had any surgeries or No. 1
have to give the information. issues since you’ve been there last? Do you have
„ One place to track appointments, plan any allergies? If you are new to the practice,
for and record results from doctor the list of questions gets longer. List all the
medicines and supplements you take. Does your
visits, track your medications. family have any history of diseases? When did you have
„ Get more out of doctor visits because any surgeries or therapies? Having all this information recorded in one place, in a
you go in knowing what you want to medical notebook, can make your life easier. It also gives the doctor a better view of
happen. your health issues.
„ You are participating in your own
What Goes Into a
health care rather than it just Medical Notebook?
happening to you. The Doctor Says...
„ Basic contact information
What’s in it for your Doctor: „ My Health: Your Medical Notebook
„ Your doctor can see a complete 8 I’m looking at family patterns, Information about your current
picture of you - where you have been
your history, any accidents, health.
and where you are now. and where you are today. „ My Providers:
„ Your doctor can make better Track basic information on
decisions with you. 8 I want to know your goal. your doctors, pharmacists, and
insurance providers.
„ It saves your doctor time and gives 8 The more detail you give me, „ My Medicine:
you more time to address your real the better I can care for you. Track the medications and
medical issues. supplements you take, and those
8 I need to know a history of you’ve stopped taking.
medications that have not „ My Doctor’s Visits:
Disclaimer: worked for you in the past. Plan your visit before you go, and
Learnovation, LLC’s mission is to empower people to manage keep track of the results of each
their health. This information is not intended as a substitute 8 Tell me about your risky visit.
for professional medical advice, emergency treatment or
formal first-aid training. Don’t use this information to behavior. It may make a „ My Wellness Plan:
diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or difference in your treatment.
disease without consulting a qualified health-care provider. Keep track of the things you’re
If you’re in a life-threatening or emergency medical situation, doing now to improve your health.
seek medical assistance immediately.