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OT I got my pre op assemt today
On Fri, 5 Oct 2012 19:16:11 +0100, "Christina Websell"
wrote: "Bastette" wrote in message ... Joy wrote: I had to fill in a form at the hospital today, one of the questions was "Have you had an operation before, if so give the date" I did my best for the 7 eye ops, my ca op, the incisional repairs, my broken shoulder and my broken leg. I just listed them - they should know. Operations started in 2001 and no sign of stopping. Here's a hint for future reference. I put my medical history on the computer, updating it as necessary. Included are my best recollections of when I was hospitalized and what surgeries I've had. I haven't had nearly as many as you, but after 76 years, it adds up. I included a brief family medical history (one or two sentences per person) and a list of my doctors and their phone numbers. I'm thinking of adding a page with contact information for my kids, and a copy of a letter I've written to give doctors, granting permission to release medical information to my kids. I carry a copy of this with me at all times. When I have to fill out a form that asks that sort of questions, I write, "See attached", and attach my printed document to the form. It saves a lot of writing, and trying to recall everything while on the spot. One doctor complimented me on having this and said he wished all his patients would do it. That's a great idea. And not just for medical information. There are other things that I probably waste too much time listing on forms, too. Then I got the medical students. Of course I'd like to help them, but it is really tiresome to try and remember my medical history as an oral exam. Particularly as it is "all on my form" But hey, these are the doctors of the future. Normally you are asked if you agree to medical students, but I wasn't asked on this occasion. Tweed Yes, they need to learn sometime. Best of luck with the surgery. |
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OT I got my pre op assemt today
"dgk" wrote in message ... On Fri, 5 Oct 2012 19:16:11 +0100, "Christina Websell" wrote: "Bastette" wrote in message ... Joy wrote: I had to fill in a form at the hospital today, one of the questions was "Have you had an operation before, if so give the date" I did my best for the 7 eye ops, my ca op, the incisional repairs, my broken shoulder and my broken leg. I just listed them - they should know. Operations started in 2001 and no sign of stopping. Here's a hint for future reference. I put my medical history on the computer, updating it as necessary. Included are my best recollections of when I was hospitalized and what surgeries I've had. I haven't had nearly as many as you, but after 76 years, it adds up. I included a brief family medical history (one or two sentences per person) and a list of my doctors and their phone numbers. I'm thinking of adding a page with contact information for my kids, and a copy of a letter I've written to give doctors, granting permission to release medical information to my kids. I carry a copy of this with me at all times. When I have to fill out a form that asks that sort of questions, I write, "See attached", and attach my printed document to the form. It saves a lot of writing, and trying to recall everything while on the spot. One doctor complimented me on having this and said he wished all his patients would do it. That's a great idea. And not just for medical information. There are other things that I probably waste too much time listing on forms, too. Then I got the medical students. Of course I'd like to help them, but it is really tiresome to try and remember my medical history as an oral exam. Particularly as it is "all on my form" But hey, these are the doctors of the future. Normally you are asked if you agree to medical students, but I wasn't asked on this occasion. Tweed Yes, they need to learn sometime. Best of luck with the surgery. Thanks. I'm not looking forward to it. |
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OT I got my pre op assemt today
Good luck on your surgery... Please keep us posted.....
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