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Health At-A-Glance
En EspaƱol | Along with your medical records, it is important to record the following information:
Any drug allergies or reactions to medications, seafood, X-rays dyes, etc.
All medical conditions.
All medications, vitamins and herbal supplements taken (name, dose, and directions).
Any significant family medical condition.
Contact information of your Primary Care Physician.
Contact information for your emergency contact.
Whether you have a Living Will.
Wether you are an Organ Donor.
Wether you have assigned a Power of Attorney to someone else.
Keep one copy of this information with your medical records and keep one copy in your wallet or phone. You can find a sample here.