If you’re in an emergency, a medical ID bracelet can provide a first responder with important health information about you, so they can treat you effectively, whether you’re at home or at Bohnett Park on 1251 San Pascual St. For those with hearing loss, they may be wondering if a medical ID bracelet is necessary. We help answer this question below.
What Do the Experts Say?
According to the MedicAlert site, “Any degree of hearing loss can impact a person’s ability to communicate with others. This is why people living with hearing loss should wear a MedicAlert medical ID.”
What Information Goes on a Medical ID Bracelet?
Examples of what type of information may go on a medical ID bracelet includes your:
- Name
- Medical condition(s)
- Current medications
- Allergies
- Emergency contacts
Why Are They Important for People with Hearing Loss?
While you don’t even want to think of the possibility, you may at some point be in an emergency situation where you can’t speak and maybe also not hear because your hearing aids were lost or damaged during an accident.
If this is the case, a medical ID bracelet would allow a first responder to know all your important health information as well as reach out to an emergency contact.
Additionally, if you have cochlear implants, they may not be compatible with an MRI machine, which a physician would need to know about.
Some Medical ID Bracelets Have QR Codes
If there’s no room on your medical ID bracelet to list all your allergies or medications, you may be able to get one with a QR code, which is a pattern that can be scanned by a smartphone that will lead to a webpage that lists this information.
Medical ID Bracelets Come in a Variety of Materials & Colors
If you’re concerned about aesthetics, know that medical ID bracelets come in a wide variety of materials, such as silicone, cotton, leather, beads and in as many colors as you can imagine.
Necklaces, rather than bracelets, are also available.
How Can I Get a Medical ID Bracelet?
Your insurance may cover the cost of a medical ID bracelet. In addition, some hospitals provide them free of charge. If you do need to pay out of pocket, they usually range from about $10 to $50.
To learn more or to schedule an appointment with a hearing expert, call Hearing Services of Santa Barbara today.
