Quote Originally Posted by wolfsoul View Post
In my Dr office we have both written and computer files. My Dr takes care of the written stuff and the receptionist (nurse) enters everything in the computer. The receptionist/nurse has been there since I was born (24 years ago) and she has always been very competent. As far as I know, doctors don't hire particular people to type things into the computer. Their nurse or receptionist does it, and these people are always qualified to do these things, or they wouldn't be working there, as far I'm concerned.
Honestly I think that the computer route would keep information alot more private, and the records would be easier (and alot faster) to find.. Always kept clean, always kept in order.
I don't really see why the privacy issue is such a big deal anyways, but I live in Canada and our health care system is different, so maybe I'm not understanding the point.
We have had both written & computer files. Now they are up grading & everything is going into the computer. I wish they would keep the written files too.

Don't people that are allergic to certain medicines wear a bracelet on their wrist saying so & carry a list of their medicines in their billfold & have family members to the same. I have a list of hubbies medicines I carry on me all the time & have had to use it in the past.

There are precautions you can take for yourself & loved ones in case an emergency does happen. You have to be your own advocate for yourself & your loved ones.