At a Loss

I'm currently in the process of moving, which means one thing: packing! Now, I'm the type of person whose idea of cleaning is stuffing everything under the bed or cramming it into the bedside drawer. So, you can imagine the amount of junk that I've accumulated throughout the 18 months that I've lived in my apartment.

Some things, such as old receipts, earrings without a match, birthday cards, etc., can easily be tossed out. But other items – mainly bank statements and payment stubs – probably should have been treated with more care ... and put in a safer place. Especially with tax time right around the corner!

This got me thinking: Our medical records are one of the most important items we can have. They tell our life stories – the medications, illnesses, etc., that we've had since birth. So they should definitely be put in a safe – and non-flammable – place.

I'm a big supporter of electronic medical records (EMRs). Last year, I saw Newt Gingrich speak on the subject at an event sponsored by Siemens, and I think ensuring every American has access to EMRs is an important political issue. (Click here to check out a transcribed version of Gingrich's speech.)

So, what's your opinion on EMRs? E-mail me at kforsythe@rt-image.com and tell me what you think.