The best kind of medical ID is one that you’ll always be comfortable wearing.
Ideally, you want to leave it on day and night, and you want a waterproof option that you can wear while swimming or bathing. Consider your lifestyle, your personal fashion, and your profession when choosing the best medical ID for you.
You also need to have a medical ID large enough that it can convey all your relevant medical information.
Keeping all that in mind, here’s a quick rundown about the different kinds of medical IDs currently available.
Medical ID Bracelets
A bracelet is the most traditional option — and it has the advantage of being the first location where first responders automatically look for your medical ID.
It helps to make sure that they will find your medical ID in the event of an emergency.
Different options are available that range from fine jewelry to sporty silicone bands. Metal options (in the event of a metal allergy) include stainless steel, sterling silver, rose gold, 10K gold, and 14K gold. You can choose a delicate chain, exquisite tennis bracelet, different colors of suede, a sleek stainless steel band, or a dainty charm.
Medical ID Necklaces
Depending your profession, a necklace might be your best option.
Jobs in industries such as healthcare or manufacturing often make wearing a bracelet difficult or even dangerous. If you work in the surgical setting, you will have to scrub in prior to entering the OR and in many cases can’t even wear a flat wedding band due to infection risk.
A necklace is still easily visible to first responders in the event of an emergency and eliminates many of the concerns about a bracelet getting caught or broken as you use your hands.
Metal options for necklaces include stainless steel, sterling silver, rose gold, 10K gold, and 14K gold.
Styles available include a circular medallion with diamonds, oval tags, hearts, vintage styles, charm necklaces, and more.
Alternative Medical IDs
If you aren’t a fan of traditional jewelry, there are alternative medical IDs available that still allow you to inform bystanders and first responders about your medical conditions in the event of an emergency.
Consider a keychain; a tag that can secure to a bag, briefcase, or shoe; ID that can secure to your smartphone; or a card in your wallet that refers to MyIHR, an online, secure health record that allows first responders to scan a QR code and access all your relevant medical information.
If you wear a smartwatch, a smartwatch slide fits easily onto the wristband of your watch that you already wear and eliminates extraneous jewelry.
With all of the great options available at American Medical ID, it’s easy to find the perfect option for you. The options are well-organized into categories for men, women, and children, as well as $30 and under IDs, silver and gold, and accessories.
If you have difficulty narrowing down your selection, reach out to the friendly customer service staff via online chat or phone at no extra charge.
