There are a wide variety of bracelets and necklaces which can help make your medical information immediately available in an emergency. For example one resident wishes to never have cardiopulmonary resuscitation, so she is listed “DNR” on the bracelet with a phone number to retrieve her POLST form if necessary. A copy was required by Medic Alert in order to fulfill the bracelet order. Click here for the web site.
There is room for allergy, emergency contacts, etc. on these items so it’s worth considering. Karly, our nurse liaison is willing to help you order.
How can we learn whether EMT people pay attention to a “DNR” bracelet?
Alice
I wish I could give a clear answer to this. The answer I hear most often is “usually the responders will respect your DNR bracelet/medallion” – if they notice it. So we aren’t in full control – much as we would like to be.