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MedicAlert ® Foundation New Zealand Inc Leading provider of Vital Personal Clinical Information in an Emergency Copyright 2009 MedicAlert Foundation New Zealand Inc.

Providing emergency identification and medical information services for New Zealanders with medical conditions, allergies and when traveling abroad since Over one hundred and thirty thousand members of all ages in New Zealand. Over four million members worldwide, some of whom will visit New Zealand as tourists. MedicAlert ® Foundation NZ Inc. A Non Profit Charitable Trust Copyright 2009 MedicAlert Foundation New Zealand Inc.

MedicAlert ® Patient Vitals Service Immediate access to members Electronic Health Record – Patient Vitals by first responders and health professionals through the MedicAlert 24-hour Emergency Hotline that connects directly to a New Zealand Ambulance Call Centre. Custom engraved emblems with medical information. Personal Electronic Health Record –Patient Vitals. MedicAlert Wallet Card with key medical information. 24-Hour Emergency Response Centre (hotline) accessible anywhere in the world when traveling. Secure and confidential database holds members information. Copyright 2009 MedicAlert Foundation New Zealand Inc.

Using the MedicAlert ® ID Membership # Emergency Response Hotline Phone Number Medical Conditions Make it part of your initial assessment Call the Hotline Number on the Emblem NZ Ph Copyright 2009 MedicAlert Foundation New Zealand Inc.

5 MedicAlert Speaks for You Emergency Conditions… Diabetes emergency, asthma attack, seizures, anaphylaxis Communication impairments: deaf, mute, too young, too old, language barriers But do you know about… Copyright 2009 MedicAlert Foundation New Zealand Inc.

Access to Emergency Response Centre Member Identification Medical conditions listed (interpret clinical abbreviations) Allergies listed Medications listed Emergency contact information Doctors contact information Advanced Directives Always notify Emergency Services that the Patient has a MedicAlert ® Emblem when calling 111. Copyright 2009 MedicAlert Foundation New Zealand Inc.

MedicAlert Emblem Identification Copyright 2009 MedicAlert Foundation New Zealand Inc. Always look for the MedicAlert Emblem – as bracelets and chains can vary

MedicAlert ® identification can be found on the following locations. Using the Identification Copyright 2009 MedicAlert Foundation New Zealand Inc. Both Ankles For MedicAlert Emblems worn as an Anklet Both Shoes For MedicAlert Shoe Tag (usually worn by patients with Autism) Both Wrists For MedicAlert Emblem Bracelets or Charms Neck For MedicAlert Emblem Necklets and Dog Tags

Various styles of MedicAlert ® identification used internationally Medical ID Products Copyright 2009 MedicAlert Foundation New Zealand Inc.

IMITATIONS from jewelery stores, pharmacies or the internet. Problems with the look-alike products: ! Accuracy of data questionable (allows self diagnosis) ! Information often outdated (no member support service) ! No 24-hour Hotline Emergency Call Centre Service ! No Electronic Health Record ! No direct connection to NZ Ambulance Services ! Not endorsed by NZ Medical Professional Organisations ! No Emergency Responder training program Be Aware of Imitations! For Patient Safety, all MedicAlert® Medical information in New Zealand is derived from a Registered Medical Professional.

Emergency Responders Say * EMS**CAEP Saves me time 90% 87% Helps me establish diagnosis 94% 68% Helps me determine treatment 83% 73% Helps me provide treatment 84% 80% more quickly in a life-threatening situation Canadian MedicAlert Foundation - National Survey on Medical Emergencies 2001 *Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ** Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) Copyright 2009 MedicAlert Foundation New Zealand Inc.

More Information Want more information about MedicAlert ® ? Website: or call MedicAlert ® Membership Services Ph Copyright 2009 MedicAlert Foundation New Zealand Inc.