alert bracelets

Recently, a provocative article from The Sydney Morning Herald talked about the issue of patient safety. It discussed Professor Sir Liam Donaldson – an expert on the subject. He spoke at length about problems that occur related to patient safety in both the doctor’s office and the hospital. And as Mediband’s medical alert bracelets show, we all need to keep an eye out for ways to stay safer. This post will talk all about the issue of safety for patients. Because of the high risks in health care, we all need to stay aware of these concerns. As a result, everyone will remain happier and safer in their lives. Finding the Problem of Patient Safety in Healthcare. As the Herald article noted, up to 12 percent of all hospital visits stem from errors. So, over one in ten people who go to the hospital end up there due to a mistake! Hence, you can see why this is such a pervasive issue. Continue reading →

For people with life-threatening or chronic illnesses, information that they have those medical issues can be critical during an emergency.  A patient who suffers from heart disease may not get the proper treatment after a car accident if first responders are unaware of the condition or someone with diabetes may not get immediate attention if they faint in a public location. Alert bracelets are the best way for first responders to know when someone has an illness or condition that needs special attention. Today, those bracelets are available in many fashionable styles, but some patients are concerned at the message they send, especially in business settings. The answers to these frequently asked questions can put their mind at ease and make them more likely to wear the life-saving bands. Continue reading →

What keeps your family safe? For many of our customers a medical ID bracelet is a significant part of the answer for them, their family members or elderly parents. The symptoms of diabetes or a heart condition or epilepsy are bad enough, but why should that keep you home? Life is about the things you do, the people you meet and the experiences you enjoy. Getting out and about should be everyone’s goal – ill or not. That’s why alert medical bracelets like ours are a great idea. They help you live life. Share who you are. Illness is not something to be embarrassed about – it’s mostly a random, bad-luck or genetic event. But many feel as if they can’t tell workmates or others. An allergy bracelet or alert bracelets in the name of your illness help protect you, whilst being discreet. Men in particular are reserved about illness but shouldn't be. We still live in an era where a general misunderstanding of diabetes, for example, is still common in our community and among some employers. Continue reading →

If you're dealing with illness in the family then you'll know how important peripheral heath is. Things like keeping food poisoning at bay! A simple bout of gastro may not be quite so simple to someone in the family dealing with a bigger health issue. The Mayo Clinic recommends keeping leftovers for no more than four days in the fridge. If you don't intend to eat leftovers  immediately, freeze them. Contrary to popular opinion your grandmother's sniff test doesn't pick spoiled food! Bacteria doesn't typically change the taste, sight, or smell of food. If in the slightest doubt, toss. If you're dealing with a new health problem in your family consider our medical alert bracelets. A MedibandPlus medical alert bracelet lets professionals quickly diagnose the problem should you be out of the house and away from people who know what the problem is likely to be, and what the best action to take is. Continue reading →

Throughout the decade in which I cared for my father, who had Alzheimer's disease, he was hospitalized several times. Each and every stay was a complete nightmare. I could easily name several reasons for these trials but the one I would like to focus on here is this: it's impossible to simply look at someone and tell they have cognitive disabilities. Due to this fact, my father was regularly mistaken for "just another patient." Continue reading →