Below are some tips to keep you and your loved ones prepared in the event of an emergency.
- Keep a list for yourself, spouse, children, parents, etc.
- Emergencies happen unexpectedly – keep it with you at all times (purse, wallet, etc.)
- You might be incapacitated (not able to speak or remember) – consider sharing your list with close family members or friends
- Include drug name, dose, frequency and why you take it
- Include vitamins and supplements
- Share your list with every prescriber (urgent care, specialists, dentist, emergency room, paramedics, etc.)
Important
- Your provider may need to know what medications you’re taking in order to make accurate decisions about your diagnosis and treatment.
They may need to ask you: Did a medication cause your condition or is a medication disguising your condition? - In order to prevent drug interactions with new medications, your provider will need a detailed list of all of the medications your taking, including those over the counter.
- In the hospital, we need to ensure that you receive the same medications that you’re taking at home. Missing a dose of a vital med could have a significant impact on your health.
REMEMBER!
Most patients have multiple providers (family physician, cardiologist, urgent care, emergency room, etc.) – most providers cannot see what others have prescribed – only you know what you really take.
Please use this information to ensure that you and your family can prevent the risk of receiving a previously stopped medication or wrong dose but keeping a detailed list and sharing it with your provider. Please click the “My Medication List” below for a printable Medication Brochure.
