Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 04, 2011
Physicians get the opportunity to practice what they preach. American Medical ID is giving attendees of the Heart Rhythm 2011 Conference, May 4-7 in San Francisco, CA, a free custom engraved medical ID to wear and use as a teaching tool for their patients. Medical IDs can be a potentially life saving device for millions of Americans with heart conditions and physicians encouraging heart patients to wear a medical ID can be much more effective when the patients can see an ID in person.
What is a Medical ID?
A medical ID is jewelry that saves lives. Medical conditions, drug and food allergies, prescribed medicines and emergency contacts can be engraved onto the surface of a medical ID to alert medical professionals. In an emergency, when a person might not be able to speak for themselves, a medical ID bracelet or necklace speaks for them.
The Importance of a Medical ID
According to a published study, half of all medical errors occur because of mistakes made upon admission or discharge from the hospital. Wearing a medical ID protects against potentially harmful medical errors. Medical IDs can eliminate trips to the hospital, reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and prevent minor emergencies from becoming major ones.
Who should wear a medical ID?
Anyone with the following conditions should wear a medical ID: