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What should I bring with me to the Emergency Department?
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A. It would be helpful if you could bring the following information with you:

  • Your medical history.
  • The names and dosage of all medications you routinely take.
  • The name and telephone number of your primary physician.


For minors: It is important that patients who are minors have a medical consent form, signed by their parent or legal guardian, if that person is not with them. 

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