Medical Information to go…
MedicAlert  E-HealthKEY information technology
by Maggie Davis

For years I have been advising my patients who are taking medications such as insulin to wear a medical alert bracelet or tag. Now there’s a safe and efficient way to carry your medical record, including medications, special diet needs and other vital information with you even if you travel outside the United States. If you currently wear a medical ID bracelet or tag, you should consider this state-of-the-art option.

Benefits of this new approach are continuity of care with specialists and “first responders”, enhanced patient safety, improved communication among caregivers, and prevention of medical errors. You can also include information about drug and food allergies, family history, advance directives, previous conditions and current treatments.

For more information log onto http://www.medicalert.org/E-Health/.