Do emergency responders even look for a medical ID?
When should I wear my medical ID?
What are the benefits of wearing a medical ID?
A medical ID is jewellery that could save your life. Medical conditions, drug and food allergies, prescribed medicines and emergency contacts can be engraved onto the surface of a medical ID bracelet or necklace.
People with certain medical conditions wear medical IDs to alert emergency medical professionals in an emergency. The following are good reasons to wear a medical ID:
Some order medical IDs engraved with their blood type, online health records and contact information.
Universal Medical ID recently surveyed emergency medical professionals ranging from first responders to paramedics. Among the results:
More than 95 percent of respondents look for a medical ID during emergencies.
Physicians and healthcare organisations throughout the world recommend medical IDs:
In an emergency, when you might be unable to speak for yourself, a medical ID bracelet or necklace speaks for you.
More than 95 percent of emergency responders look for a medical ID; more than 75 percent check for a medical ID immediately upon assessing the patient. If you're wearing a medical ID, it won't be missed.
Medical IDs are not just for emergencies, they eliminate trips to the hospital, reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and prevent minor emergencies from becoming major ones. Medical IDs save lives!