In Case of Emergency...

Des and Jane · Senior Member

In Case of Emergency...

Dougwe · Chief one feather

I likes it Des and Jane so have saved in my favourites to have a better look and think later.

I currently have and have had for many moons the ICE app on my mobile phone and I keep the phone unlocked for that reason. It has all my details but not history. I use the MyGov medical list thingy for that but find no one else uses it so pretty useless. I used the ICE app earlier this year when the Ambos carted me off to Hospital and again in the Hospital. They just contacted the GP and Specialist for any other info needed. Seemed to work well but if doctors etc used the MyGov one the system would work better. IMO.

The biggest problem I have is if the authorities etc rang one of my daughters she never answers the bloody phone. It could be life threatening. I mentioned it to her and she just said "they can leave a message", mmmm.

travellinglew · Member

Des and Jane

I looked at using a USB to carry medical information when we where away last year. Spoke to the local doctor about it and they where happy to load the data so long as the USB was new and still in its packet. When I asked if they would use it if I arrived and needed to see a doc the answer was no - it may have a virus and would not plug it into a PC in their office. I found this to be the same attitude all around the country. Great idea but I would not rely on it.

Lewis

BruDi · Senior Member

They'd have virus scanning software so use it. Anything I plug into my laptop is automatically scanned and declared safe, if it is.

Di

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

Yep . Theres always a problem to every solution!!

brickies · Guru

We store medical info on our Iphone on the Health App , Cnd store medication and health info which first responders and Doctors can access

Baz421 · Guru

I needed regular attention emergency for a couple of years in remote areas. Some looked at my scripts and actioned, others needed a signed doctors letter. One even required a current fax to take action. NOTHING is as simple as some say. You need to manage things to suit each individual, but after 5 or so years i can tell you signed letter and signed medical summary is most reliable.