The Med Card
What is it?
The Med Card is a way for you to make a list of your medications and keep it with you at all times.Why should I have one?
Having a list of your medicines with you when you visit your health care provider (such as your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist) or are admitted to a hospital is the most important thing you can do to help prevent problems with your medicines.Really?
Yep. It is so important, the Med Card has become a state-wide initiative to help you and your health care provider ensure you get the best possible care.- Okay. I'll do it. So now what?
Start by reading Using the Med Card, by clicking one of the links below. It explains how to use the Med Card and how to prevent problems with your medicines. Then choose the version of the Med Card that works best for you. It comes in several formats for your convenience. Download one (or all) from the links below and fill it out. You may wish to save a copy to your computer in addition to keeping a print-out.- The wallet size Med Card - Microsoft Word Version
- The wallet size Med Card - Adobe PDF Version
Folds to wallet size.
- Full page Med Card - Microsoft Word Version
- Full page Med Card - Adobe PDF Version
Larger version (2 pages) with more space for information.
- Daily Med Plan - Microsoft Word Version
- Daily Med Plan - Adobe PDF Version
Gives space for your dosing schedule in addtion to your medication list. (1 page)
- Endorsements
The Med Card project is endorsed by many health care organizations and professional associations within Utah and nationally.
