It's enough work to remember to take your medication, but remembering the names and doses of all the vitamins, supplements, and medications you take is probably low on your list of priorities. Because certain combinations of medications can be life threatening, or cause serious negative side effects. Even high doses of vitamins or supplements can cause side effects. The Medical Information Sheet is designed to increase people's independence and safety.
Parents feel more comfortable when their child has an updated version of the form in their backpack.
Single adults feel more comfortable taking walks alone, carrying just the form and their keys and individuals for whom English is a second language also find the form helpful. The form provides space for you to list all your medications, medical problems, and who to contact in an emergency. To help you and your doctors keep track of your medications. To allow emergency medical personnel to have your vital medical information.