Practical guides for patients
& caregivers
Free templates, checklists, and how-tos for keeping your (or a loved one's) health information organized — no app required, no email wall.
Caregiver Checklist: Managing an Aging Parent's Health Information
A practical checklist for adult children managing a parent's care — the documents to gather, the legal authority you need, how to organize medications and appointments, and what to keep on your phone.
How-ToHow to Get Your Health Records in Canada (By Province)
How to request and access your own medical records in Canada — provincial patient portals, hospital records departments, your right of access under PIPEDA and provincial law, and typical fees.
ChecklistQuestions to Ask at a Specialist Appointment (Printable List)
The questions worth asking at a specialist visit — about the diagnosis, tests, treatment options, and next steps — plus how to prepare beforehand and what to write down after.
ChecklistER Binder Checklist — What to Pack Before You Need It
A complete checklist for building an emergency room binder — the grab-and-go folder chronic illness patients and caregivers keep ready for hospital visits.
How-ToHow to Export Your MyChart Records (and Keep Your Own Copy)
Step-by-step ways to download your health records from MyChart — PDF visit summaries, the full record download, sharing options, and connecting a personal health app.
Free TemplateMedication List Template for Doctor Visits (Copy or Print)
A simple medication list template to bring to every doctor visit — with columns your care team actually wants, plus tips for OTC meds, supplements, and recent changes.
Free TemplatePrintable Emergency Medical Card — Free Wallet-Size Template
A free printable emergency medical card template (wallet size), plus exactly what to include — allergies, medications, conditions, and emergency contacts — and where to keep it.