November 2012

This document was supported, in part, by grant number 90-MP0144 from the Administration on Aging, Department of Health & Human Services. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings & conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not therefore necessarily represent official Administration on Aging policy.

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Why use the Personal Health Care Journal?

•Compare your MSN and EOB to your Personal Health CareJournal and prescription drug receipts to make sure they arecorrect.

•When you understand and remember accurate informationand instructions from your doctor, you can act to take bettercare of yourself.

•When you communicate your symptoms to your doctor, youhelp in a more accurate diagnosis and a more appropriatetreatment plan.

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Sections of a PHCJ

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Directions

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Contacts

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Personal Information

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List of Appointments

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Personal Habits & Allergies

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Family History

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Medications

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Medical Equipment

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List of Operations / Surgeries

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Notes from Doctor Visits (1)

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Notes from Doctor Visits (2)

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Remaining Pages

•Description of Tests and Screenings

•Notes Pages

•Your Local SMP•Missouri SMP, 888-515-6565

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Protect, Detect, and Protect, Detect, and ReportReport

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You can make a difference!

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Thank you

for your

time and attention!