Essay On Medical Identification Tag

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Medical identification tag (MITG) is a symbol or an emblem worn by individuals suffering from a hidden medical condition that could threaten their lives and should be known in emergency. The purpose of wearing the symbol (tag) is to alert healthcare workers, colleagues or random strangers at the time of emergency about medical conditions requiring immediate medical intervention; thus it is time saving and lifesaving.1 Dr. Marion C. Collins was the founder of the medical identification emblem and he used if for his daughter with multiple allergies.2 The symbol usually shows engraved information about the patient, like the patient’s name, age,a blood group, allergies, disease, specific medication, treating doctor, hospital and relevant contact details. The symbol may be in the form of bracelet, necklace, and tattoo on the skin.

This simple intervention has saved the lives of many, particularly those who cannot speak for themselves at time of crisis, such as young children and chronic disease sufferers. Efficient medical …show more content…
Information about medical conditions of patients, who are incommunicable or unconscious, either in the emergency room or in public places, has a direct impact in preventing mistakes, complications, and even death, resulting from delayed or inaccurate medical treatment. Providing fast and vital facts about a patient through medical identification tag will allow others to make diagnosis and treatment more accurate and to offer first aid and essential help especially for the vulnerable populations like the elderly, children, psychiatric, and chronically ill patients.1 The aim of this study is to explore the awareness of the Saudi public population about the Medical Identification Tag and the factors that affect their knowledge about
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