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06-01-2021, 10:50 AM | #1 | |||
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I've worn the same MedicAlert bracelet for over 40 years now and got it from the MedicAlert Foundation mentioned in Kitt's post.
Over time the color has worn off (there were some red parts) but every bit of it is still readable and in good shape. I made one change in it about 30 years ago when diabetes was diagnosed but otherwise it's been the same bracelet all along. When I changed doctors or moved, I was able to change the information on the MedicAlert system's records without changing the bracelet. If there was a charge for that, it wasn't much. If you can remember what place you got your original medical alert from, they might still have your records on file and might provide an update and replacement at a lower cost than you'd have to pay for a brand-new one.
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Repeal the law of gravity! MS diagnosed 1980. Type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, osteopenia. Avonex 2002-2005. Copaxone 6/4/07-5/15/10. Currently: Glatopa (generic Copaxone), 40mg 3 times/week, 12/16/20 - 3/16/24 |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Kitt (06-01-2021) |
06-01-2021, 11:23 AM | #2 | ||
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06-01-2021, 04:24 PM | #3 | ||
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I think it depends on the health conditions.
I just need something to wear on my left arm that states or directs to information in my wallet regarding Tick Anaphylaxis and No BP or Needles. I really don't want a third party company having all my "verified" (whatever that means) medical details. That's just me. I don't even let the Federal Government have access to that information as I opted out of their generous (cough cough) suggestion to have all my medical history/information in one place. I just looked up the pricing of the MedicAlert memberships here in Australia and they charge $49 per annum and they say that they keep your "full medical story" on file. Illnesses, Medications, allergies, devices etc. Not for me. My GP has my medical history on electronic record. My hospital has my medical history on electronic record but it can't be accessed by random people. There are checks and balances to make sure of patient confidentiality. |
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