Although my blog’s primary focus is on home-based business, every once in a while I touch on other subjects, since even the worst workaholics have a personal life as well. Something we all need to be concerned about is our health and our medical care, and it’s important that we keep track of the medications we take, any surgeries or other treatment we undergo, and other significant medical events. This is especially true for seniors and individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses. It’s also important to keep track of any medical expenses we incur, as some of them may be claimed at income tax time, which just happens to be imminent!
Professional Organizer Melissa Smallwood recently did an interview on The Consumer Queen’s Blog Talk Radio Show about organizing your medical information. For me, it was a real eye-opener, because sometimes we Canadians tend to take our healthcare system for granted. Michael Moore’s documentary Sicko was a powerful reminder of how different things are in the US, but I found Melissa’s interview to be more authentic, without all the sensationalism associated with Moore’s movies.
I was really pleased that during the interview, Melissa recommended my Personal Medical Organizer as the perfect way to keep track of all that important information. She has also posted a product review (thanks Melissa!) on her Organized Life by Design blog. I am really pleased that I’ve been able to help make someone’s life a little better, and I’d love to help you too. Why not order a Personal Medical Organizer for yourself or for someone you care about?
As a military family I have learned that it is VERY important to take control over your own health care records!
We move SO often and it is difficult to find a family doctor anywhere these days. Keeping track of your own records, and knowing at which clinic you had which treatment and when is essential in a doctor’s diagnosis and treatment.
Also, if you are responsible for someone else such as an aging parent or even have the responsibility of being someones trustee in their living will, you need to know where those medical records are and how to access them.
Did you know that children’s immunization schedules are different from province to province? Before you move check your children’s health records and see if they need to be immunized in the new province or they already have been in the old province.
Great tips, Jacki! Finding a doctor and keeping track of things is challenging enough for any of us; the challenge must be even greater for individuals and families who move frequently.
Other than finding you a new doctor, the Personal Medical Organizer can help in all those areas (and more)!
Thanks for the mention- I am always happy to mention products that are economical and help people stay organized- like yours!