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    Medical Records Carry Card

    5 minutes that could save your life.

    The wallet card

    Print on index card. Laminate. Keep in wallet behind ID. Updated every 6 months.

    • Full legal name + DOB.
    • Photo (small).
    • Conditions: e.g., "Diabetes type 2, Atrial Fib, History of MI 2019."
    • Allergies: e.g., "Penicillin (severe), Shellfish."
    • Medications + doses.
    • Blood thinner? — bold red.
    • Pacemaker? — bold red.
    • Implants (hip, knee, stent).
    • Doctor name + phone.
    • Pharmacy name + phone.
    • Emergency contact name + relationship + phone.
    • Religious preferences (DNR, etc. if applicable).

    iPhone Medical ID (also crucial)

    1. Open Health app on iPhone.
    2. Tap your photo → Medical ID → Edit.
    3. Fill in all medical info above.
    4. Toggle "Show When Locked" ON.
    5. EMTs press emergency call → see Medical ID without unlocking.
    6. Saves life if unconscious.

    Android equivalent

    1. Settings → About phone → Emergency information.
    2. Add medical info, blood type, allergies.
    3. Add emergency contacts.
    4. Visible from lock screen via Emergency Call.
    5. Some Samsungs have it under Safety + Emergency.

    Other emergency tools

    • MedicAlert bracelet — engraved + 24/7 hotline. $40/yr. Best for severe allergies/conditions.
    • Vial of Life — magnet on fridge with med list. EMTs trained to look. Free at senior centers.
    • Yellow Dot Program — sticker on car back window points EMTs to glove-box info packet.
    • USB medical card — encrypted PDF on USB on keychain.

    Update twice a year

    January 1 + July 4 — re-check your medical card. Outdated info is sometimes worse than no info. Replace meds list when changed. Replace whole card after surgeries / new diagnoses.