"Nonny" wrote in message
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> We belong to one of the best HMO's imaginable. One of the things they do
> is provide each member with a mini CD containing all the health records,
> including prescriptions and a direct link to the HMO's attended website.
> In the event of a problem or emergency, any CD reader can read the health
> record, see prescribing information, test results, appointments, diagnosis
> and even the reports by specialists. By clicking on a link, the ER
> physician can also go direct to the HMO's attended website for more
> information, including permission to admit, transport etc.
>
> It doesn't replace carrying manual information on prescription meds, but
> it sure helps.
Sounds like the HMO that we belong to, Nonny...All my medical records are on
a bracelet that I keep in my purse and all of Ed's are on a key chain. What
amazes me is that they are automatically updated when something is added
from a doctor's visit.
--Jean
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