Why You Need Emergency Medical Identification

The American College of Emergency Physicians recommends that all families keep up-to-date medical records and that people with certain medical conditions wear emergency medical ID jewelry.

In an emergency, it is a matter of life and death for emergency responders to know your medical information. This is especially important if you have a chronic health condition or special medical needs. But how do you tell emergency responders about your condition when you are unconscious, in shock, or in severe emotional distress?

Even if you don’t have any special medical concerns, an emergency medical ID can help you:

• If a disaster strikes and your medical records are inaccessible, lost or destroyed, or you are displaced due to disaster.
• If you have a living will, a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, or are an organ donor, and you want to make sure medical and emergency response personnel follow these instructions.
• If you are away from home because you are traveling.
• If you want to make sure your medical tests and results are accessible to avoid unnecessary tests.

That’s why emergency medical ID is important – to speak for you when you can’t speak for yourself. MedicAlert Foundation’s emergency medical ID jewelry is recognized by emergency response and medical professionals around the world.

Why You Should Choose MedicAlert for Emergency Medical Identification

MedicAlert is more than just medical ID jewelry – it’s a comprehensive emergency medical identification system. Here are the benefits you get as a MedicAlert member:

MedicAlert Medical ID Jewelry

MedicAlert medical ID jewelry is universally recognized as a sign to medical professionals and emergency responders that you have special medical concerns.

Emergency Medical Response Center

MedicAlert Foundation‘s onsite Emergency Response Center is staffed by trained medical professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Emergency Family Notification Service

MedicAlert Foundation’s Emergency Family Notification Service will notify your family or designated contacts after we have communicated your vital information to emergency responders.

Emergency Medical Information Record (EMIR^SM)

MedicAlert’s Emergency Medical Information Record (EMIR) is a comprehensive emergency medical record with unlimited updates supported by our professional staff.

Emergency Medical ID Wallet Card

MedicAlert Foundation offers you a wallet card to include additional information or special instructions in addition to your medical ID jewelry. Your wallet card is personalized and includes our live 24-hour emergency response number.

How MedicAlert Medical Identification Works

1. In an emergency, first responders look for MedicAlert jewelry and read the engraved information.
2. First responders can call the MedicAlert 24/7 emergency response center for additional critical medical information.
3. The MedicAlert emergency response center calls your designated contact so you or your loved ones are not alone in an emergency