You've packed your favorite summer outfits, your iPod^® and a good book. Travel reservations and directions are safely tucked away in your bag. What could you have possibly forgotten for your vacation?

A bag or folder that contains important information about your health needs including:

• Copy of your driver's license
• Proof of insurance and an insurance contact phone number
• Copy of your living will or advance directives
• List of medications and the dosages you are currently taking
• Information about any current or chronic illnesses
• Phone numbers with area codes of your family doctor, medical specialists and local pharmacy
• Phone numbers with area codes of family or friends who may need to be contacted

Packing a few extra items can make the difference in a medical emergency.

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