5 Reasons Why You Should Wear a Medical ID Bracelet

A medical ID bracelet is something you wear on your wrist to alert people to your medical condition. Medical professionals look for them in an emergency. This is especially important when they have no other information about you.

If you suffer from a health condition — whatever it is — we recommend you consider wearing one. They are especially popular for people with the following conditions:

  • Asthma,
  • Allergies,
  • Heart disease,
  • Epilepsy,
  • COPD,
  • Autism and ADHD,
  • Dementia,
  • Diabetes.

Here are five reasons why.

To give you peace of mind

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Health conditions often come with a lot of anxiety.

This is understandable — especially when there's a risk to life. For example, allergy sufferers may worry they will have a reaction, and nobody will know how to help.

Carrying medication is a great start — but how will people know to look for it?

It can also give you peace of mind about your loved ones. If you have a child with autism — or an older relative with dementia — you might worry about them often.

You can't be with them all the time — but a medical ID bracelet can.

To help doctors diagnose problems quickly

There are many reasons you might not be able to communicate with doctors in a medical injury.

You may be unconscious — and have no input at all. Unless you are with someone who knows about your medical condition, there will be no way to explain it to the paramedics.

Even if you're conscious, you may be experiencing shock or large amounts of pain. It's hard to think clearly in an emergency.

In both of these scenarios, a medical ID will help get a quick diagnosis. Medical staff are trained to look for them — and will do this once they arrive on the scene.

To prevent medical errors when admitted to hospital

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If you are taking any medication, it's important any doctors are aware of this before they treat you.

You might be allergic to certain medications, such as antibiotics or pain relief. It's essential for doctors to know about this to prevent life-threatening reactions.

Alternatively, you may already be taking medication for your health condition. In this scenario, a doctor would need to be able to identify any potential drug interactions.

Medical errors relating to existing conditions are unlikely to happen if doctors are simply made aware of them.

To help members of the public find appropriate care

If something happens to you when you're out and about, it's likely a member of the general public will try to help you.

Unless there's a medical professional nearby, it's unlikely they will know much about your condition. Most members of the general public aren't medical experts — but most of them will call emergency services on your behalf.

If you are wearing a bracelet, they will be able to ask for guidance when they do. The emergency services will then be able to help them provide care until medics arrive on the scene.

Because it might save your life

This is by far the biggest reason to wear a medical ID bracelet or carry a medical ID card: it could save your life.

Most medical conditions carry increased risk. If you're not treated properly, the risk of complications increases.

Wearing a medical ID bracelet is simple.

And they come in a variety of styles. Our silicone wristbands are popular. They come in a range of colours, so they look great and attract attention easily.

Some people prefer to wear stainless steel or gold bracelets, which blend in with the rest of your jewellery.

Which will you choose?