In Cases of Major Power Outages
In light of the major power failures in Spain and Portugal this April, we’re reminded that the loss of power and the internet can have detrimental consequences for people with pre-existing medical conditions who need emergency care.
If homes, train stations, schools, and traffic lights are affected, so can hospitals, doctors’ surgeries, and pharmacies. Back-up generators may still service accident and emergency departments, but services will be affected and delayed significantly. In cases like this, effective communication is key. If medical professionals cannot determine your pre-existing medical conditions, what medicine you are taking or if you suffer from allergies, further time is lost, which could mean the difference between life and death.
The Physical World Medical Card
Carrying the physical World Medical Card at home or abroad could be a lifesaver. When you become a member, you can populate your account with medicines and prescriptions, surgeries and implants, vaccines, allergies, donor status, X-rays or hospital records, photos of non-prescription medications, diagnoses and insurance details and preferred contacts. Annual membership means you will receive a unique medical alert card containing all your medical information sealed inside.
In an emergency where power or the internet is unavailable, a medical professional can obtain your card and access your medical history to ensure speedy and accurate treatment. For security measures, your medical information is coded according to the World Health Organization’s global standards codes (ICD-11, ATC) to ensure that health professionals and pharmaceutical personnel worldwide understand your condition and requirements. Your medical ID card has a unique password for emergency access to your profile to avoid misunderstandings about your health and achieve fast and correct medical treatment.
Unfortunately, global warming sparks increased natural disasters, and human error is inevitable; we can’t control the uncontrollable. Major power outages will become more commonplace. The one thing we can do is be better prepared. If you have medical conditions or allergies, carry the World Medical Card app and card wherever you go; it could save your life.
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