Medical emergencies are unpredictable and happen frequently. Each day about 280,000 Americans -- or 3 people per second -- visit hospital emergency rooms, with about one-third of those unable to communicate their conditions or medical history. In more than 35 percent of the cases, the lack of immediately available patient medical information causes life-threatening delays and complications.
That`s why maintaing your critical medical information where it can be safely and securely accessed by medical responders during the times of emergencies (especially one rendering someone unconscious) is of great importance to you and your loved ones There is also a private, personal "notes" section where your non-medical information may be stored and accessed by you in case of emergencies. This portion is secure and password protected on the Internet, and may also be accessed by calling our 24/7 toll-free number. Legal guardian details, medical power of attorney and living wills are just a few examples of other pieces of information a member can save in your personal “notes” section. Members decide themselves on what information to put in their records and are also responsible for keeping the record updated. Enrollment and future updating may be done through the company`s website, the toll-free number or by completing a paper application. |
