Having a medical passport can be very helpful for a few reasons. First, it can help you feel more comfortable knowing you have documentation from providers you trust with you at all times. This is important because many providers do not fully understand our medical conditions like POTS, EDS, ME/CFS, and MCAS, just to name a few. See
Medical Terms to learn more about these acronyms. A letter from a provider you trust may provide you with added comfort and also help inform providers taking care of you. Second, having this available can help when you are struggling with brain fog and may accidentally forget to mention one of your allergies or a few of the medications you are taking. This is information that is crucial for providers to have access to, so they can ensure you are receiving safe medical care. Third, having a medical passport may help reduce the risk of medical gaslighting in unfamiliar medical settings. Although this can never be guaranteed, having information written down about your medical conditions, especially letters from specialists, may be beneficial for you.
Click the button below to access our Medical Passport template! The first few pages have some pre-written sections, but the last page is blank to include anything else that you deem important.
Please note that Awareness for POTSies will not be held liable for indirect, direct, or other damages that stem from using this template. It is to be used merely as a guide.