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Wear medical alert jewelry so that prompt medical treatment can be obtained. Engraving information into medical alert jewelry can help medical teams to identify you quickly. From the young to the elderly, from the sick to the healthy, everyone at one time or another faces a situation where their life literally depends on speedy action.

When it comes to medical jewelry, there two types to chose from. The cheapest method is to buy a pendant or locket that fits your medical chart inside and requires no annual fees. With this system, vital medical information is safely and confidentially stored inside the fire/crush/waterproof casing...and it's only the size of a nickel. The other common method is to wear an emblem or piece of jewelry that can alert medics of your condition and provides a number to call. There are many services that you can chose from.

There are a wide range of styles. Perhaps you would like to wear a tag that attaches to your watch or to give a young diabetic child a medical alert charms for their bracelet? If you decide to go with the service contract behind the bracelet/tag look for standard features like:

24-Hour Emergency Response Service - Supported by on-site Registered Nurses, that relay your vital medical information to emergency personnel.
24-Hour Member Services Contact Center - Make free, unlimited updates to your file, order a new emblem, or ask a question at any time. Someone who cares will always answer the call. Providing support for our members 24/7, around the clock.
Family Notification - To call your family contacts and notifies them of your situation, so you won't be alone in an emergency.
Medication Dosage Service - To stores your medication dosages, which emergency medical personnel often need.
Online Access and Updating - Make instant changes to your personal record, including change of address, adding/discontinuing medications, and new physician information.
Information Storage - Store information such as the brand, model, and deactivation instructions for medical devices and implants.
Advance Directives - You can also store your state-recognized written Advance Directives and Do-Not-Resuscitate orders. There is often an additional fee for this service.
Privacy - All medical and personal information is stored in a secure electronic health record database, and is never distributed to unauthorized personnel or organizations.