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kengr ([personal profile] kengr) wrote2011-02-25 12:05 pm
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Medic Alert

It looks like I will have a stable income soon. Not going into more details until I have the papers (and money) in my hot little hands.

But with that, I was reminded that I could now afford Medic Alert if I want to. And with my various medical conditions, it's a good idea.

I've got two issues to deal with. One is that I'll be talking to my doctor about making sure significant stuff is listed (the diabetes and sleep apnea are gimmeees, but othere things may need to be listed as well).

The other is whether I should get the bracelet or the necklace ("dogtags")

Anybody out there have any relevant experience to offer advice from?
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[identity profile] janetmiles.livejournal.com 2011-02-25 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Just to throw another option into the mix, one of my coworkers has a Medic Alert watch.

[identity profile] freetrav.livejournal.com 2011-02-26 07:03 am (UTC)(link)
In my neck of the woods, the police don't even normally think to check for the 'dog tags'; since they're the first responder for most 911 calls, and for any "found a person unconscious" call (or 'sick passenger on the train'), I'd recommend the bracelet, which they WILL check for. EMS will probably check for the tags - but if the PD finds the bracelet, they'll note it in the call, which means that there'll be less delay once EMS gets to you.

Seconded on the bracelet. PLUS laminated wallet cards somewhere besides purse/ wallet

[identity profile] capybyra.livejournal.com 2011-02-26 08:28 am (UTC)(link)
Dogtags often both get overlooked- and are a risk of their own. Strangulation from something "supposed to" save your life seems ironic eh? But it's weirdly happened. There's a new initiative to educate about breakaway clasps on all such neckwear.

Purse or pants carried wallets both have a risk of getting separated from "us" and if the medbracelet says "see card" that's not on us? Having backup Laminated cards to slip somewhere into clothing is worth considering depending on how grim your condition is. I know folks with various implanted bits that have been issued a bracelet that STUPIDLY looks like a Livestrong or buck store toy one instead of a proper metal bracelet. The kid also has some drug allergies and she's been told to carry an epipen which her school bitches about. The kid could DIE before a school nurse unlocks it. Grrr.

An ICE entry on the cell can be a life saver too, as the vials in one's fridge are, if your area is clued into them.

Goodwishes on the cash flow.
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