Mediband in the News

Do you ever feel as though your life could benefit from some improvements? Well, you're not alone. In 2019, Australia slipped to 11th place in the World Happiness Rankings. If this comes as no surprise to you, and you can understand why, it's time to try some of our tips for living your best life. Continue reading →

Asthma serves as one of the world's most common chronic conditions. It is also of the world’s most well known and most common respiratory conditions. It’s marked by constriction of the throat and a sudden inability to breathe. Continue reading →

Anyone with allergies understands how scary an allergic reaction can be. For most people, allergies are simply something they deal with, with no severe problems other than mild annoyance. This changes when you have severe or life-threatening allergic reactions. The resulting anaphylactic shock can even cause death. When you engrave allergy information on your allergy ID bracelet, be concise. Not only can this save your life, but it can help you get treatment faster. In other words, if you have food allergies, drug allergies or even insect allergies, and you need an allergy ID bracelet for your important medical records, this is for you. First, we'll go over what an allergy ID bracelet is. Second, we'll cover the different types of allergy medical ID bracelets. Finally, we'll end with the outcomes of not having one. Continue reading →

Information That Should Appear on a Medical ID Bracelet For the millions of people who have life-threatening allergies or medical conditions, medical alert bracelets are a vital tool. Not only can you customise them to your needs or medical condition, but it's easy for medical professionals to see. They'll be able to read it quickly at a glance. What medical information should you put on your medical ID bracelet? What does a medical ID bracelet do? We'll go over all of this and more below. Continue reading →

Although 15th October seems far away, you don’t have long to opt out of My Health Record. The idea behind the record is simple. All of your paper records will enter the digital world. The aim is to make it easier for clinicians to find information. Currently, every Australian will see their record transform into a digital format. You can opt out, but the deadline is October 15th. Opting out after this date is possible. But, the government can continue storing information they already hold until 30 years after your death. There are lots of arguments for and against the My Health Record system. If you need a Mediband, or your child does, it’s worth knowing the arguments on both sides. Continue reading →