Medic alert systems.

ozi2 · Guru

Medic alert systems.

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Brilliant idea - especially for someone in your situation - or indeed anyone who has an allergy (I am allergic to bees) - the Quota club up here have a small pack, either in a plastic packet or in a film canister, contains a sheet where you can list allergies, emergency contacts etc, and also has a sticker to put on your vehicle to alert someone if you are in accident or the like, and need help - I think it is a great idea.

Ma · Guru

Do you have a link oxi2? It would certainly be better than my current alert bracelet.

Is the information on a data base or something?

ozi2 · Guru

Hi Ma, yes, it is a data base system that allows you to update any changes each year when your membership falls.

the webpage is www.medicalert.org.au. It ticks all the boxes for me.

cheers to you both,

ozi2

Ma · Guru

Thanks O. Will look into it before we hit the road again on the 10/11

Sheba · Guru

Chemists usually have application forms for them as well

Cheers,

Sheba.

ozi2 · Guru

Hi Ma & Blue, I have gone ahead and joined, I believe it will be a very handy "tool"but here's hoping I dont have to use it! biggrin

Just for your information, it takes around 2 weeks for the bracelet/necklet medallion to be processed/delivered ( should you want to have it before your next trip).

Total cost including del $61.00.

cheers,

ozi2

villatranquilla · Guru

I think there is also an annual fee to remain on the data base (at least there was a few years ago)

ozi2 · Guru

G'day VT, yes, its $20.00 per year membership fee, first year free. Damn cheap insurance if ever needed! biggrin

cheers,

ozi2

villatranquilla · Guru

thanks ozi2 - I am also looking into getting our medical records put onto a thumb drive - have seen a system for sale in the local pharmacy - just concerned that GP's probably don't all use the same data programs for records - must check it out

Vic · Guru

You can also buy medical history bracelets etc from Chemists that do not have a data base but have a space on the rear to inscribe your main hospital and hospital file number which gives your medical history, these can be looked up at most hospitals on their online data base. Also Drs can ring the hospital to find out your medical history if unconcious etc.

Saves having to pay an annual fee etc and would be up to date.

-- Edited by Vic on Saturday 22nd of October 2011 01:20:51 AM

villatranquilla · Guru

that sounds good Vic - cheers Jenny and Barry

Ma · Guru

ozi2 wrote:
Hi Ma & Blue, I have gone ahead and joined, I believe it will be a very handy "tool"but here's hoping I dont have to use it!
Just for your information, it takes around 2 weeks for the bracelet/necklet medallion to be processed/delivered ( should you want to have it before your next trip).
Total cost including del $61.00.
cheers,
ozi2

Thanks ozi2 but the time frame is out for us for this trip we only have 16 days before we head off. I have a bracelet at the moment so that will have to do till we get back.