Medical ID jewellery has earned a large scale following, owing to the invaluable benefits it presents to those living with underlying health conditions and allergies which can affect their reaction to certain medications and treatments as well as behaviours.

Contrary to popular belief, medical ID jewellery is not exclusively designed to communicate allergens – it can also be a good way of letting first responders know about behavioural traits and challenges which can affect the way an individual needs to be treated during or following an emergency.

AedicAlert ID comes equipped with a number of benefits which make it well worth the membership investment for users. Here are five of the top benefits and reasons to wear medical ID jewellery, as denoted by the MedicAlert team and other professionals.

1. Medical ID dictates important medical information

The number one reason why users should wear medical ID jewellery is to ensure that medical information relating to specific allergens, conditions, or symptoms are effectively communicated.

Most medical ID jewellery has both the key medical notes and a membership number, so that medical professionals can access further and more detailed information where necessary.

2. Medical ID is universally recognisable

All medical IDs boast one of the universally recognised symbols which denote important medical information – with the MedicAlert range using the Rod of Asclepius to ensure that everyone recognises its meaning.

This symbol presented on the frontside of medical ID is what ensures that no matter where in the world you are, the first responders will connect the jewellery with its meaning and ensure that they familiarise themselves with the important information communicated before administering any medication or treatment.

3. Protection against harmful medical errors

We only have to look at the founding story of MedicAlert to understand this benefit and reason for wearing medical ID – with the founders’ daughter receiving a near-fatal dose of penicillin when, at the scene of the accident, her vital allergy was not communicated.  

What this story tells us is that medical ID not only dictates important medical information but is an important part of ensuring that harmful medical errors are not made as a result of miscommunication or a lack of adequate communication. As a user or MedicAlert member, knowing that such important information is clearly visible and accessible to first responders and emergency responders can provide peace of mind at all times.

And this connects directly to the next reason why medical ID is so important.

4. Peace of mind

It is impossible to fully communicate the peace of mind experienced by both the members themselves and their loved ones, knowing that important medical information is clearly and concisely on display on their person.

For parents in particular, our range of children’s medical ID jewellery and accessories provides the peace of mind that their child’s individual medical needs will be found and processed by first responders and medical professionals, as and when required.

5. It’s easy to become a member

The fifth and final reason why medical ID is recommended, particularly that from MedicAlert, is that all of these benefits are incredibly accessible and easy to come by when you sign up and become a member.

Here at MedicAlert, medical ID jewellery is the staple which connects us with users around the world, whose lives have been made easier and safer with the integration of medical ID jewellery and other accessories. For more information on our story, to browse our products, and to become a member yourself, visit our website or get in touch with us directly today.