A medical ID – an engraved metal bracelet or necklace – contains vital information on the wearers medical condition, allergies, emergency contact information or care instructions. The Medical ID works by immediately communicating important information to a health care professional, EMS or even a passerby, anything that should be known in the event of an emergency. Should an individual become disoriented, unconscious or in some way unable to clearly speak for themselves, a few brief words and/or phrases engraved on …
Author: Rick Russell
→Founder and CEO of American Medical ID.
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