Three most effective ways to manage your health records

People live on the assumption they won't get sick or would require hospitalisation any time soon. This is one reason why only a few people exert effort to organise their health records.

But consider this scenario: you or a family member are involved in an accident. Your loved one is unconscious. The EMTs are about to administer first aid, and you suddenly remember that your loved one is allergic to a certain drug. They ask you which one you’re referring to, but you can’t remember.

The need to administer first aid is important — sometimes a matter of life and death. Now, what if your loved one goes into shock if the medication the EMTs use is something they are allergic to?

If your loved one wears a medical ID or carries a health information record, you won’t be in such a situation.

Keeping a personal NSW health record doesn’t entail keeping a suitcase of files. There are easy and convenient ways of saving important health-related personal data.

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1. Keep everything in a box or use binders

Keep your health record on a box

A rather low-tech and old-fashioned way of filing is putting all personal and government health-related documents in a single box. You can even use an envelope system for the entire family. All you need to do is designate one envelope per family member, labelled accordingly.

Ask everyone to provide basic details about their medical Australia profile on a piece of paper. Everyone should write their name, date of birth, blood type, any known allergies, major illnesses, surgeries, immunisation dates, etc. Do the same for the kids.

Also, make sure to include any tests taken, such as mammograms, pap tests, electrocardiograms (EKGs), X-rays, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests, etc. If any medical records are missing, ask your physician for copies.

Keep health records on binders

Another efficient way to manage personal health records, including Aus Gov Health documents, is by using binders. All you need to do is buy differently-coloured binders for each family member. By colour-coding these, it’s easier to find a specific family member's file when necessary.

2. Use an online medical records service

MedibandPlus- your health service

Keeping an electronic record of your medical history is a convenient and easy way to manage health information. It’s accessible anytime and anywhere via the internet, so you can update your record as and when you want. And since the emergency data of members is accessible by the public, you can get the help you need whatever the situation.

An online medical record like the one offered by MedibandPlus lets you store the following data:

  • Medical conditions
  • Allergies
  • Blood type
  • Immunisation records
  • Medications
  • Details about your physician(s) and emergency contacts

MedibandPlus also has a Track and Trace system. With this system, first responders can email details to the member’s emergency contact(s). All Mediband customers can sign up for MedibandPlus membership.

3. Carry a medical ID card

Medical ID

Now that you have everything on record and filed away, there’s one more thing you need that’s crucial for medical emergencies: a medical wallet card. This tiny card contains essential medical information that can save you or your loved one’s life.

So, make sure to carry one with you everywhere you go.

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