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Paramedics and EMTs

How can MedicAlert help to support the work of paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians?

The information recorded on a MedicAlert Emblem and in member's personal record will help you if:

  • You are called to an emergency and the person is unconscious or unable to communicate
  • The individual doesn't know what medication they are on
  • The individual has allergies that need clarifying
  • The patient has an advance decision
  • You are unsure whether to admit the patient to hospital and would like to know their medical history
  • The patient wishes to donate their organs
  • You want to locate a patient's next of kin
  • You want to contact the individuals doctor

 

What proportion of calls come from the ambulance service?

Currently 10% of the calls made to our emergency line are enquiries made by the ambulance service and in 2007 the majority of these calls were in relation to retrieving information about member's existing conditions and medications being taken and requesting copies of Member's advance decisions.

For more information and training materials, please contact MedicAlert.

 

How can paramedics and EMTs support the work of MedicAlert?

Our aim is for every emergency and healthcare professional to be up to date with our work and looking out for MedicAlert Emblems in all emergency situation. If you or any of your colleagues need updating about our work, please get in contact with the Communications Team at 0207 833 3034 or email communications@medicalert.org.uk