Medic Alert

MEDIC ALERT SYMBOL

Medic Alert

A nonprofit foundation that provides a bracelet or pendant with an emblem on which is contained crucial information about a patient's medical history and a warning in case of emergency. The company also keeps a file of the medical information and provides an emergency phone number that medical personnel can call collect. The goal is to prevent a serious or fatal mistake in rendering aid or medical care to an injured or unconscious person who may have an additional condition or allergy (e.g., diabetes, penicillin allergy). Applications may be obtained from Medic Alert, 2323 Colorado Ave, Turlock, CA 95382. Telephone: 1-800-IDALERT. Website: www.medicalert.org. Persons wishing to donate organs may also acquire an emblem from the Medic Alert company stating that fact. See: illustration