Keeping Tabs on your Medical Information
By Audrey Thomas, CPO®, A.k.a. Organized Audrey

Do you remember the last time you had a Tetanus shot? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Having medical information such as vaccination records and check-ups are important to have at your finger tips.

A simple format to keep information organized in is a 3-ring binder.  For the average family, without any major medical issues, one binder should be sufficient space to hold everyone’s records.

Using tab dividers, create a section for each member of your household. Keep the following information for each person:

1. Immunizations – especially children under age 18. Adults need to get Tetanus shots every ten years and usually only require additional vaccinations if traveling abroad.
3. Health history including allergies – Keep a record of illnesses, infections, surgeries, drug allergies and family history of medical conditions.
5. Medications – list current medications, along with dosage and pharmacy information.

Create a separate tabbed section to hold insurance statements and claims as well as medical bills you pay out of pocket. When it’s time to do your taxes, you can check your Medical Binder for any bills that might be deductible.

Audrey Thomas is a national speaker and organizing authority that lives locally. She is the author of several books and is passionate about helping others transform their lives, not just their spaces.