Got Allergies? Having Your Medical Records On-Hand Could Save Your Life

The most common drug allergies, according to this WebMD article, are penicillin and other similar antibiotics, as well as sulfa drugs, barbitrates, anticonvulsants, and insulin. The most common food allergies in adults are peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustaceans (such as shrimp, crabs, and lobster, mollusks (such as clams, oysters, and mussels), and certain fruits and vegetables.

Be Prepared

If you’re allergic to one or more of these drugs or foods and you have any kind of emergency situation, it’s essential that you have a copy of your medical record on-hand. Even if you just move to a new city and switch doctors, it’s so important that your new physician know about your entire medical history to avoid a potentially disastrous situation. Particularly if you’re taking any medications and have allergies, make sure every doctor and hospital you visit has the ability to thoroughly review your medical record.

But How? Sounds Like a Hassle.

Thanks to the services provided by Order Medical Records, getting your medical records properly compiled and transmitted to the necessary outlets can be as simple and stress-free as paying your cell phone bill. Just go to ordermedicalrecords.com, click the orange “Order Now” button on the top right of the home page. Or give us a call for a free, personalized consultation at 714 559-3071 if you’d rather order over the phone.

How Does it Work?

[Business] will contact each physician’s office, hospital, and clinic you’ve been to within the last 7–10 years (depending on the state, there are varying laws that pertain to the retention of medical records). Your records will be received by Order Medical Records and then compiled, copied and/or scanned, and then delivered to you and your physician’s office in the preferred manner, whether that be online only, CD, paper files, or a combination of these options. It really is that easy!

Why it this Important?

Having your medical information easily accessible could save your life. At all costs, you want to prevent a doctor from prescribing a certain medication or treatment plan that causes a severe life-threatening reaction. Having all your official medical information on-hand protects you from these kinds of medical mistakes and missteps that occur all too frequently in today’s modern world. Don’t put your health and safety at risk—get in touch with Order Medical Records and get your medical records today.