Computers are used extensively in the medical field. Imbedded chips that are
not made compliant for the year 2000 could contribute to health related
problems.
Be prepared: ask your doctor about any of the following that mignt effect you.
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If you have a chronic health problem, ask your doctor for a printed copy of
your health records. If computers are down, information about your past
conditions will be available to health professional.
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If you have a chronic health problem that requires daily prescription drugs,
ask your doctor about writing prescriptions in advance in case the pharmacy
computers are not working.
Ask for paper copies of prescriptions to have a record of the drugs you have
taken.
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Ask your doctor how he or she will handle processing insurance claims if the
computers are not working.
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Ask your doctor what to do if the 911 number system is not working due to
computer related problems.
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If your health condition requires medical equipment, ask your doctor if the
equipment has imbedded computer chips that need to be made year 2000 compliant.
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Ask your doctor what steps the hospital has taken to prepare for year 2000 and
the computer related problems.
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Ask our doctor if the medical equipment in his office has been checked for
imbedded chips and made year 2000 compliant if necessary.
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