Confusing Medical Records
By Amber
@AmbiePam (117409)
United States
April 14, 2026 2:08am CST
Well, it’s 2am, and due to a much needed nap yesterday, I am awake. I have a cardiologist appointment at 9am today, and they texted me a link to fill out paperwork, so that’s what I have been doing. It’s so much easier to do the paperwork prior to the appointment.
As I was listing my medication, and writing medications in the box, a list of medications were brought up as I typed in the names. Only, something weird happened. I typed in the letter “O” as the first letter of my medication, and what popped up? Olay Total Effects…say what? An face cream you can get in the grocery store? I remember my mom used that when she was alive. That’s not a medication.
Have you guys ever noticed anything weird when filling out paperwork for your doctor visit?
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@MarieCoyle (57103)
•
11h
Luckily, with son's medical records they all have been transferred to the main city hospital and their gazillion satellite sites, etc. except for 2 providers that are in another city and not affiliated with the local larger hospital. So we don't have to fill much out anymore, and OH, am I ever thankful Such a hassle, and often time consuming and frustrating.
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@JordanLader (7097)
• Sparta, Tennessee
9h
There may be something in it that is considered contraindicative of some meds. I don't know just guessing on the weird lol.
Did you know that oxygen is a medication
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@JordanLader (7097)
• Sparta, Tennessee
9h
@AmbiePam Yup. If it comes from a tank it is considered a medication and needs to be put down on the report.
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@Marilynda1225 (89991)
• United States
3h
I've never noticed anything weird filling out that paperwork prior to a visit. That is kind of weird that Olay popped up.
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@snowy22315 (205980)
• United States
7h
I don't think so. Maybe the dermatologist sometimes prescribes it.
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@LindaOHio (218908)
• United States
5h
Good luck with your appointment. I haven't had to fill out paperwork recently. All my info is in the system.
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@LooeyVille (71)
• United States
7h
That is a weird one. That would make me pause to think before using Olay Total Effects. hahaha
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@valherma00 (2528)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
Just now
i think if it's with my gp, then there is no paperwork. they have it online but they are always typing what i say to them when i visit them in person so, it's the same. i hope it went well
