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This document was supported, in part, by grant number 90-MP0144 from the Administration on Aging, Department of Health
& Human Services. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their
findings & conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not therefore necessarily represent official Administration on Aging
policy.
November 2012
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Personal Health Care Journal
Why use the Personal Health
Care Journal?
• Compare your MSN and EOB to your Personal Health Care
Journal and prescription drug receipts to make sure they are
correct.
• When you understand and remember accurate information
and instructions from your doctor, you can act to take better
care of yourself.
• When you communicate your symptoms to your doctor, you
help in a more accurate diagnosis and a more appropriate
treatment plan.
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Sections of a PHCJ
 Directions
 Contacts
 Personal Information
 Calendar
 List of Appointments
 Personal Habits
 Allergies
 Family History
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 Medications
 Medical Equipment
 Notes from Doctor Visits
 Description of Tests and
Screenings
 Notes
 Your Local SMP
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Directions
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Contacts
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Personal Information
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List of Appointments
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Personal Habits & Allergies
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Family History
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Medications
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Medical Equipment
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List of Operations / Surgeries
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Notes from Doctor Visits (1)
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Notes from Doctor Visits (2)
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Remaining Pages
• Description of Tests and Screenings
• Notes Pages
• Your Local SMP
• Missouri SMP, 888-515-6565
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Protect, Detect, and Report
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You can make a
difference!
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Thank you
for your
time and attention!
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