How to Organize Medical Information for an Aging Parent
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What to Include
Primary care physician name, phone, addr...
All specialists with contact info
Current medications: name, dosage, frequ...
Allergies: medications, food, latex, etc...
Medical conditions and diagnoses
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Legal Documents to Keep Accessible
Advance directive / living will
Healthcare power of attorney
HIPAA authorization (so doctors can talk...
DNR order if applicable
Insurance cards
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Every provider your parent sees will need this information.
Primary care physician name, phone, address
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All specialists with contact info
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Current medications: name, dosage, frequency, prescribing doctor
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Allergies: medications, food, latex, etc.
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Medical conditions and diagnoses
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Insurance: card copies, policy numbers, pharmacy benefits
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Pharmacy name and phone number
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Emergency contacts in priority order
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Legal Documents to Keep Accessible
These need to be findable immediately in an emergency.
Advance directive / living will
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Healthcare power of attorney
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HIPAA authorization (so doctors can talk to you)
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DNR order if applicable
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Insurance cards
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a HIPAA authorization?
HIPAA is the law that prevents doctors from sharing medical information without consent. A HIPAA authorization form allows specific people (like adult children) to access a patient's medical records and discuss their care with providers. Without it, doctors cannot legally tell you anything.
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