Response to Summary Care Record
As the NHS rolls out the Summary Care Record programme, many questions have been raised about the confidentiality of patient details. MedicAlert also point out that the summary care record only works if a patient is identified and also has an NHS number.
Life-saving Charity, The MedicAlert Foundation has provided a very practical and trusted solution for more than 40 years. In fact, more than 295,000 in the UK have joined the MedicAlert service which speaks for you when you can't.
Chris Lunn, Head of Communications at MedicAlert says:-
‘Here at MedicAlert we have been storing medical details on behalf of our Members for more than 40 years. We take the safety and security of these details very seriously and still believe we have the most practical solution in an emergency.'
With over 40 years experience, The MedicAlert Foundation is the only registered charity that provides a life-saving identification for people with hidden medical conditions and allergies. MedicAlert Members, wear a bracelet, necklet or watch (known as an Emblem) engraved with a personal identification number, main medical condition(s) and our emergency telephone number.
In an emergency, medical personnel have immediate access to vital information on the back of the MedicAlert disc. By phoning the emergency number, they can also gain further medical and personal information such as your name and address, doctor's details, current drug therapy and next of kin contact details.
MedicAlert Members include those with diabetes, epilepsy, cardiac conditions, allergies and a host of other hidden medical conditions. MedicAlert Members can also store Advance Decision wishes, Care Plans and Organ Donation wishes on behalf of its Members.
