October
| Web site: | http://www.medicare.org/articles/how-to-organize-your-medical-information-in-5-easy-steps/ |
This month is dedicated to learning how to acquire, understand, utilize and store pertinent medical information and knowledge, enabling each person to become a more informed and active participant in his or her own medical care. This organization leads to fewer medical errors, shorter hospital stays, increased positive outcomes, the motivation to seek preventive care, and the skills to negotiate the health care system.
Source: www.cancer.net/blog/2014-03/clearing-clutter-tips-organizing-medical-information
Metro's senior-related and health articles can educate others about medication organization and taking control of health information.
