Keep a Health Notes File, Not a Memory-Based System

Your memory is not a reliable medical record. Start a simple file — digital or paper — where you note medications, dosages, allergies, past surgeries, test results, and doctor recommendations. When you switch doctors, travel abroad, or face an emergency, this file becomes invaluable. Update it after each appointment. It doesn't need to be elaborate — a single note on your phone works. The five minutes you spend maintaining it could save hours of confusion later.