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What to record in personal health journal for emergency use - Naveed Yaseen - 11-08-2009 06:37 AM

When your doctor asks you about any illnesses, injuries or past procedures, there’s no need to commit it all to memory if you keep a health journal.

The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests your journal include the following:

Today’s Health Tips

* Any injuries you’ve had or illnesses for which you’ve been treated.

* Any time you were hospitalised, including when and why.

* Any allergies you have to foods, medications, household items, pollens, etc.

* Any past surgeries or procedures.

* All prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins or supplements taken. Be sure to include the dose and how often you take them.

* Diseases, illnesses or health conditions that have affected immediate family members.

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