Organising complex medical records can seem like a daunting task. At MedicAlert, we understand the importance of streamlining this process to ensure your safety and peace of mind.

In this blog, one of our registered nurses covers some of the most frequent questions that we ask our members to make sure we not only cover all your vital details but also to make sure they are easy to comprehend on your jewellery.

What affects you most on a day to day basis? 

For example, if you have type 2 diabetes that is diet controlled and your blood sugars are stable, this can stay on your record and does not need to go on jewellery. However, if you have type 2 diabetes and you are insulin dependent, we would recommend this goes on your jewellery. 

What medication could put you in danger if you do not have it?

If you take steroids, we would recommend this goes on your jewellery. Common medication such as beta blockers and statins do not need to go on your jewellery.

Are you on any anticoagulant/antiplatelet medication?

Medical professionals need to know about any anticoagulation/antiplatelet therapy that you are on. This is because if you needed emergency surgery, or were found bleeding somewhere, medical professionals will need to treat you accordingly, given that your blood will be thinner. 

Can any of your conditions be abbreviated?

For example, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), myocardial infarction (MI).

Abbreviating medical terms means that we are able to fit more information onto your disc. Please do check that the abbreviation is approved and known to the NHS. If in doubt, give us a call and we can check for you. 

What medical conditions would be most likely to cause a medical emergency?

Any medical condition that is likely to cause, or has previously caused a medical emergency should ideally go on your medical id bracelet. 

Which allergies are you most likely to come up against in a medical emergency?

For example, latex, suxamethonium, chlorhexidine, morphine.

If you have several allergies and they can’t all fit on the disc, you should put the ones that are most commonly used in an emergency on your disc. If you aren't sure, feel free to get in touch with us and we will be happy to discuss. 

As we wrap things up, we want to say thank you for being here! At MedicAlert, we want to make safety easy for you. Remember, organising your medical information isn’t just about convenience, it’s about making sure you have what you need when it counts. 

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