I recently had a family member that was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Because he was not carrying any emergency contact information, he was in the intensive care unit, unconscious, for three and a half days before any family members were contacted. Only after a close friend retraced his most recent activities were we able to locate him. The result was that four days passed before his doctors were able to determine the name of his physician to get his medical history and a list of his required prescription medications. This has seriously impacted his chances of survival.
Please carry emergency contact information with you at all times. This information should include a contact person, the name of your physician and any special medical conditions and/or required medications. This information could save your life and give your family the benefit of being contacted in the event of an emergency.
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