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Whenever possible, I get hard copies of my any tests that any doctor does for anyone in the family including pets. After lockdown eased, I changed PCPs to one affiliated with a top medical facility. I took a CD of three previous mammograms to a mammography session. The radiologist spotted a suspicious area and, because I had the CD of previous ones could see that it was a new development. Had ultrasound, biopsy, lumpectomy and post-surgery meeting with oncologist with 4 weeks because we didn't need to first get med records from 3 former doctors.
I started this practice after twice being in a doctor's waiting room when the computer system 'went down' and decided to never have to trust one again just in case. A loose-leaf binder holds the important med stuff, including prescriptions, and travels everywhere we do. It once saved a pet's life at an emergency vet hospital. I have digital backup of this stuff but paper copies don't get accidentally deleted in a software update or hiccup so are my preferencf.
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