MedicAlert

MedicAlert imitations are putting Australians at risk

An Australian medical and identification service is concerned about an increase of replicas being sold overseas saying they don’t link to critical personal health records.  MedicAlert connects first responders to patient’s medical information during health emergencies. This is particularly vital when someone needing medical assistance can’t communicate or is nonresponsive. Image: image UnSplash: G9FqvgG-ooA Produced …

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A simple scan could save a life: MedicAlert tags adopt QR codes

Medical ID tag bracelets have gone digital with the addition of QR codes – for the first time in Australia. A simple scan will show extensive patient information and provide health professionals access to critical personal health records in seconds. Australian MedicAlert Foundation has collaborated with South Australian paramedics, launching the new national QR Code …

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