How (And Why) To Keep Your Own Copy Of Your Medical Record

• Eery time you take a test, ask that you receive a copy of the images or test results, as well as all reports about the results.any findings or images. If you don't get the copy when you leave the appointment, make an alert in your calendar to follow up by a reasonable date if the information hasn't been received.
• Every time you see a doctor, ask for a summary of what happened during the appointment, what the doctor found, and what the doctor recommended. (This is likely a copy of the notes that are put into your doctor's copy of your medical record about the appointment.)
• Copies can be sent to you by mail or by e mail.

NOTE: AARP has created a free, easy-to-use mobile app that helps manage your health care information. For instance, you can take a smartphone picture of your prescription bottles and the app will automatically record the drug name, dosage, pharmacy and refill schedule.  If anyone wants to see a list of your meds, you can just hand over the phone.  The app is known as AARP Rx.

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