Important Documents to have in a Medical Emergency
One way to make doctor or hospital visits just a tad easier on yourself is by having all the necessary documents with you when you go. Your best bet is to get a notebook with some pockets so that you can keep all this important paperwork in one place. Plus it makes it easy to grab as you head out the door.
Documents such as living wills, advance derectives, power of attorney, health care proxy, etc should also be kept in a safe place. If you do not have any of these documents, you should take a look at the references below on what they mean and how to create them.
You will not need these documents on a typical doctor’s visit, but you should have them if you are hospitalized with any prolonged ailment. If you put these documents into your notebook have them towards the back so they aren’t exposed. Make sure trusted loved ones know where copies of the important documents are kept.
You can download our checklist of important documents to have in a medical emergency.
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