A medic alert (from the brand name of the non-profit MedicAlert) is a bracelet or necklace containing a tag bearing a Staff of Aesculepius on one side and critial medical conditions on the other, such as drug allergies or chronic conditions that might result in incapacitation, such as diabetes. It also contains a code that can be matched to a database that contains other key aspects of a patient's medical history. The information is also provided on a wallet card. In addition, the patient's file can also contain medical directives on consent to treatment while unconscious.
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