GUIDE TO CREATING YOUR PERSONAL HEALTH RECORDTaylor Gildner

http://www.myphr.com

MY PHR A personal health record is your own booklet

or folder that helps you keep track of your health

All your own- no rules or minimums Compilation of documents, notes, reports,

and forms A wonderful tool to help you stay organized

and proactive about your health!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Lots of great benefits such as helping you to

remember important decisions, reminders, and diagnoses

Keeps all your important medical forms and authorizations in one place

Easily accessible to you since you own it Can be an electronic PHR or paper PHR

WHAT ABOUT MY FAMILY? A PHR is not just a personal thing. Share it

with your family! Special situations like POA, Elderly Parents, &

Chronic Illnesses Watch your children grow up before your

eyes Track each family member’s progress

MEDICATIONS List of previous and current medications Write down your experienced side effects Who prescribed which med? When will you run out? Specific time to take the medicine? Do you need to eat when you take it? Can you drink alcohol or drive while taking?

CHRONICALLY ILL Diary of trips to DR or ER due to illness Compilation of documents from visits Signs and Symptoms Positive notes to help when going through

hard day “Speed dial” list of who to call and what they

need to know

MEMORY LOSS Many elderly parents start to forget Help keep them informed and ready Bring to every appointment Easy to read for Mom & Dad Will help DRs to understand their history

HOW WILL I STORE THIS? As previously stated, you could do an E-PHR

or paper PHR E-PHR would require you to have access to

your own computer; save on flash drive and transport with you

Scan and upload documents; type notes and entries; Add pictures

Paper folder with portfolio style documentation

ALL MINE ALL THE TIME! No need to pay to get copies You choose where it is stored and who

accesses it Handy and Customizable

MY PHR Get started now before you forget! Save time, money, and hassle