Hints From Heloise

Dear Heloise: Regarding listing medications, everybody should make a list of all their medications and surgeries and keep it current. Include the doctors who prescribed the medications and performed the surgeries and note the dates.

I’ve done this and the list has certainly come in handy when I’ve had dentist, doctor and eye doctor appointments and when asked what medications I am taking. Now I don’t have to remember. - Barbara Wiskow, Dallas

You’re right, it is very important to keep track of important medical information and every time you go to a new doctor you need to fill in a health form. Carrying a copy with you is a real smart step. - Heloise