In an emergency.In an EMERGENCY Sixty million Americans will be treated in emergency rooms this year. One in every four persons has a condition that should be known immediately in an emergency. When your life is at stake, emergency medical treatment in many instances will save your life; however, a record of your medical history is often needed to prevent tragic results. But--you may not be able to talk or think or remember! An emergency medical i formation card and signal can provide all of the critical information the doctors will need to-- * Save your life. * Save you money. * Save unnecessary tests and treatments. * Assure safe and effective treatment. It is obvious that everyone should carry his or her medical history and other vital data on his person, to be available immediately in an emergency. If you have any allergies Allergies Definition Allergies are abnormal reactions of the immune system that occur in response to otherwise harmless substances. Description Allergies are among the most common of medical disorders. ; are taking any medications; are being treated for any physical or mental condition, it is imperative that you carry this information. What is available? Wallet See digital wallet. cards. Wallet cards should contain your medical history and the name and the telephone number of a person to be contacted in an emergency. The amount of data may vary from bare basic to complex. Some cards contain additional items: insurance policy number; doctor's, dentist's and attorney's CERTIFICATE, ATTORNEY'S, Practice, English law. By statute 37 Geo. III., c. 90, s. 26, 28, attorneys are required to deliver to the commissioners of stamp duties, a paper or note in writing, containing the name and usual place of residence of such person, and thereupon, on paying certain phone numbers; surgical and donor The party conferring a power. One who makes a gift. One who creates a trust. donor n. a person or entity making a gift or donation. DONOR. He who makes a gift. (q.v.) consents; etc. One card contains the emergency treatment for the member's specific condition, as a guide for nonmedical persons. The types of card available are: * Paper card form that is filled out and carried by the member. Varies from basic to complex. * Paper card processed by the supplier and returned to the member. * Paper card, processed by the supplier, with the information encapsulated encapsulated Localized Oncology adjective Confined to a specific area, surrounded by a thin layer of fibrous tissue; encapsulation generally refers to a tumor confined to a specific area, surrounded by a capsule. See Islet encapsulation. on the microfilm A continuous film strip that holds several thousand miniaturized document pages. See micrographics.  Microfilm and Microfiche portion and returned to the member. * Laminated laminated /lam·i·nat·ed/ (-nat?ed) having, composed of, or arranged in layers or laminae. laminated made up of laminae or thin layers. card processed by the supplier and returned to the member. Identification signals. Emergency medical personnel are trained to look for certain devices that signal emergency information. The bold color and designs of some signals attract the attention of nonmedical persons (usually these are the first on the scene of an emergency). The types of signals include necklaces, bracelets bracelets the rings of hair on the hind legs of Poodles. , neck tags, and clothing tags. They range from simple colorful plastic to expensive gold jewelry jewelry, personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion. The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring, pin, and earring. . Some of the signals inform that a card to be found in the wallet contains more information. At least one supplier offers a 24-hour telephone hot line for more information. Costs range from $5 to more than $100, with the precious metal jewelry signals at the top of the price range. Some suppliers require a reregistration for changes. Some require the purchase of a new signal for certain changes. Others have a nominal charge for changes and issuance of a new wallet card. Evaluate before you buy. We make no comparison ratings of the various services available and suggest that you write for additional information to determine which organization will best serve your needs. |
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