We might each include different things depending on what personally concerns us and other conditions we have, but what methods do we have available for customized on tap medical warnings?
Would be a good idea to use multiple approaches.
Any of these might include a web address to an online document or personal medical record (PMR) with detailed information (you could even put a tiny URL on a medical bracelet I would think?), but the main points should probably be on our person.
Wallet Cards
The traditional approach. I wonder if all medical personnel automatically look for these.
You could probably make one of these and laminate it at an office supply store.
Smart Phone Apps
These are only useful if medical personnel check for them. I'm not sure if they are regularly doing so now. One's with a high degree of recognition will be best. Some, like iPhone's Health app, will provide access to your "Medical Card" via icon that bypasses lock screen. If not using a lock screen bypass, these should be placed prominently on your home screen, probably in the upper left corner.
iPhone
- Health - While the Health app overall still has a lot of limitations, the "Medical Card" feature is good. So far is has not cut off the info I added for space. It is also accessible to medical personnel by icon bypassing the lock screen.
- Examples?
- Provider Names with advantages and disadvantages
A major disadvantage relying on these is many health networks will not use because they're afraid of introducing a virus into their computer.
E4 Medical Concerns that One Might Include
- AVOID gadolinium MRI contrast dyes
- AVOID inhaled general anesthesia, USE intravenous e.g. Propofol