https://paulnystrom.com/tags/medical-problems/Recent content in Medical Problems on Paul NystromHugoen-usSun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://paulnystrom.com/posts/you-are-responsible-for-your-health/Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://paulnystrom.com/posts/you-are-responsible-for-your-health/<p>Even if you don’t have high medical literacy, at least have some situational awareness. When I ask you about a recent admission, at least be able to tell me the highlights. When I ask about past medical history (PMH), please don’t start with… “In 1999 I had…” The farther away the thing was, the less important the details are. Of course it’s important to know you had a heart attack and had stents placed 20 years ago. What I DON’T need to know is who did it, the exact date, all the details of your ER visit and hospitalization, or what meds you were started on at that time.</p>