ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Continuity of Care Document

Okay kiddo, have you ever been to the doctor or hospital? When you go to different doctors or hospitals, they need to know about your health history to give you the best care possible. That's where continuity of care documents come in!

Continuity of care documents are like special papers that have all the important information about your health. This includes things like your name, birthday, allergies, medications you take, and any surgeries or illnesses you've had in the past. It's like a big list that helps doctors and nurses know what's going on with you and how to take care of you.

These documents can be shared between different doctors and hospitals so everyone knows what's going on with your health. It's important because sometimes different doctors might not know about something that another doctor did, and that can lead to problems.

So, the continuity of care document is a special paper that keeps all your important health information in one place, so everyone who takes care of you knows what's going on and can make the best choices for your health!