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<div id="topic-summary" class="syndicate"><p>You've probably seen your chart at your doctor's office. In fact, you may have charts at several doctors' offices. If you've been in the hospital, you have a chart there, too. These charts are your medical records. They may be on paper or electronic. To keep track of all this information, it's a good idea to keep your own personal health record. </p>
<p>What kind of information would you put in a personal health record? You could start with:</p><ul>
<li> Your name, birth date, blood type, and emergency contact information</li>
<li> Date of last physical</li>
<li> Dates and results of tests and screenings</li>
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<li> A list of your medicines and supplements, the dosages, and how long you've taken them</li>
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