I personally wouldn’t write down my SSN on anything I don’t have to. Your SSN is needed for billing, but if you are unresponsive or unable to answer billing can get it from the hospital later.

The information I would like to have available, even if you are responsive, in a written form (preferable typed) are:
  • Name (legal name)
  • DOB
  • Primary Care Physician
  • Medical History (include surgical history LAST)
  • Medications Currently Taking (including dose) only include OTC meds if you take them every day.
  • Allergies (and reactions)


Make a few copies, carry one on you, put one on the front of your refrigerator (bright yellow paper) and keep an extra copy safe.
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