Guest guest Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 In Australia these are only available through a Doctor and as such not available for purchase elsewhere as anybody could just purchase one when in fact the ‘real’ Medic Alert bracelet has a history of paperwork behind it which is completed by your GP and stored in a central data base for immediate contact in need. I for one won’t purchase anything that looks remotely suspect and doesn’t have the backing of a doctor. From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of krissycharms Sent: Wednesday, 21 June 2006 3:48 AM samters Subject: Italian Medical Charms People with chronic medical conditions, such as arthritis, may be advised to wear a medical alert bracelet. If you were involved in an accident or had a medical emergency, what information would be important for emergency personnel to know about your medical condition? By wearing a medical alert bracelet and/or carrying a wallet card, the medical information is immediately available to anyone helping you in a medical emergency. http://krissycharms.150m.com/medicaltags.html -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.1/369 - Release Date: 19/06/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.1/369 - Release Date: 19/06/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 , the original message was spam that got through and since we do not allow spam the poster was removed from the group. It is interesting because I recently bought some medical alert jewelry that has a symbol and then on the back says to check the wallet card. In the States you can get these everywhere. However, I didn't realize there was one available with access to a database, and I looked on the Medic Alert site and saw that you can get this information key and such. I may do that for the future. I think in the US your doctor doesn't have to fill out the info, though, although I'm not sure. The initial up front cost is about 85 bucks for this special key and then it's 20 bucks a year. Not too bad. I have gone so many years without one and for some reason lately decided to get one. I am a little wary of the Medic Alert keys I saw only because what if you are separated from your keys? Do most people carry these Medic Alert things with them or wear the bracelets or such? Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 I have considered getting a bracelet but haven’t gotten one. I looked at the USB device you can put on your key ring but it is too expensive and I think the bracelet is good enough. Supposedly all medics, at least in the US, know to look for the Medic Alert symbol and then they can call in and get your info right away. My main concern is being in an accident or something and not wanting the hospital to give me something I am allergic to! K. Re: Italian Medical Charms , the original message was spam that got through and since we do not allow spam the poster was removed from the group. It is interesting because I recently bought some medical alert jewelry that has a symbol and then on the back says to check the wallet card. In the States you can get these everywhere. However, I didn't realize there was one available with access to a database, and I looked on the Medic Alert site and saw that you can get this information key and such. I may do that for the future. I think in the US your doctor doesn't have to fill out the info, though, although I'm not sure. The initial up front cost is about 85 bucks for this special key and then it's 20 bucks a year. Not too bad. I have gone so many years without one and for some reason lately decided to get one. I am a little wary of the Medic Alert keys I saw only because what if you are separated from your keys? Do most people carry these Medic Alert things with them or wear the bracelets or such? Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2006 Report Share Posted June 21, 2006 Hi Lori, I guessed as much it may have been spam but I wanted to get that little ‘warning’ out before people were likely to buy a fake Medic Alert. As I said, here in Australia, you can pick up an application for it at any drug store/hospital/ GP but it must be completed in part and signed by a GP. This link will give you all the information and I’ve found it excellent, have been wearing one as long as I’ve been asthmatic and it’s saved me at least once. (http://www.medicalert.com.au/) With the data base section M.A. have all details that you’ve cared to submit about allergies, operations etc. so they’re just a phone call away when and if it’s ever needed. Plus of course you have next of kin, GP etc. in the data base. I had a bad accident years ago and was unconscious and because I was wearing the bracelet which immediately said I was asthmatic and allergic to aspirin the paramedics knew what to do and a call was placed through to the centre within minutes and my next of kin also notified. I find a bracelet which I wear (in preference to a pendant) to be a life saver because just how often if you’re unconscious will someone go through your purse, car etc. which could cost you valuable time in getting the correct treatment. Wearing the bracelet, everything is there ‘in your face’ so to speak. I highly recommend them but then I’m speaking from experience because the paramedics said that if I hadn’t been wearing the bracelet they wouldn’t have known how to contact my relatives or that one of the treatments I could have received would have thrown me into an asthma attack. Cheers From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of Lori Baur Sent: Wednesday, 21 June 2006 1:41 PM samters Subject: Re: Italian Medical Charms , the original message was spam that got through and since we do not allow spam the poster was removed from the group. It is interesting because I recently bought some medical alert jewelry that has a symbol and then on the back says to check the wallet card. In the States you can get these everywhere. However, I didn't realize there was one available with access to a database, and I looked on the Medic Alert site and saw that you can get this information key and such. I may do that for the future. I think in the US your doctor doesn't have to fill out the info, though, although I'm not sure. The initial up front cost is about 85 bucks for this special key and then it's 20 bucks a year. Not too bad. I have gone so many years without one and for some reason lately decided to get one. I am a little wary of the Medic Alert keys I saw only because what if you are separated from your keys? Do most people carry these Medic Alert things with them or wear the bracelets or such? Lori -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.2/370 - Release Date: 20/06/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.2/370 - Release Date: 20/06/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 that’s why I got one in the first place. Being unconscious or unable to talk could easily lead to something wrong being given. I don’t dare leave home without mine anymore after that first episode. I look at it this way, it saved me then and it could do again. From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of Keefer Sent: Wednesday, 21 June 2006 9:41 PM samters Subject: RE: Italian Medical Charms I have considered getting a bracelet but haven’t gotten one. I looked at the USB device you can put on your key ring but it is too expensive and I think the bracelet is good enough. Supposedly all medics, at least in the US, know to look for the Medic Alert symbol and then they can call in and get your info right away. My main concern is being in an accident or something and not wanting the hospital to give me something I am allergic to! K. -----Original Message----- From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of Lori Baur Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 11:41 PM samters Subject: Re: Italian Medical Charms , the original message was spam that got through and since we do not allow spam the poster was removed from the group. It is interesting because I recently bought some medical alert jewelry that has a symbol and then on the back says to check the wallet card. In the States you can get these everywhere. However, I didn't realize there was one available with access to a database, and I looked on the Medic Alert site and saw that you can get this information key and such. I may do that for the future. I think in the US your doctor doesn't have to fill out the info, though, although I'm not sure. The initial up front cost is about 85 bucks for this special key and then it's 20 bucks a year. Not too bad. I have gone so many years without one and for some reason lately decided to get one. I am a little wary of the Medic Alert keys I saw only because what if you are separated from your keys? Do most people carry these Medic Alert things with them or wear the bracelets or such? Lori -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.2/372 - Release Date: 21/06/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.2/372 - Release Date: 21/06/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 One thing that most people can do, free and easy, is program an emergency contact number into your cell phone and put it in your phone book under then entry " ICE " for " in case of emergency. " It has become standard EMT/Paramedic protocol to check cell phones for this entry and provides a rapid form of emergency contact should you be found in a condition where you are unable to communicate. ie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 People with chronic medical conditions, such as arthritis, may be advised to wear a medical alert bracelet. If you were involved in an accident or had a medical emergency, what information would be important for emergency personnel to know about your medical condition? By wearing a medical alert bracelet and/or carrying a wallet card, the medical information is immediately available to anyone helping you in a medical emergency. http://krissycharms.150m.com/medicaltags.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 Dear All, Normally I do not allow postings of anything for sale including drugs, except for technician related items. And there is a reminder that one may post anything that I approve to be posted for advertisement up to 3 times a year. However I will allow this to be posted as I believe it may help someone in this membership or their relative. I ask that Krissycharms post only three times a year max. Thank you Jeanetta Mastron Founder/Owner > > People with chronic medical conditions, such as arthritis, may be > advised to wear a medical alert bracelet. If you were involved in an > accident or had a medical emergency, what information would be > important for emergency personnel to know about your medical > condition? By wearing a medical alert bracelet and/or carrying a > wallet card, the medical information is immediately available to > anyone helping you in a medical emergency. > > http://krissycharms.150m.com/medicaltags.html > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 > > Wonderful. I need a bracelet to tell the world I take Lexapro. (for my " chronic " medical condition) Do you make signs too? Maybe a nice big 16x20 for my front door to scare the salespeople away. How about bumperstickers? > I have a bit of the pack with the name on it attached to my id in my wallet. Like clean undies, just in case I wind up in the er. - njg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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