Do you know about ICE on your smartphone?

First let’s talk about ICE – In Case of an Emergency

In the medical context, an individual can provide important information regarding any condition(s) they might have, and contact details of friends or family ‘in case of an emergency’. This could be in the form of an identity bracelet, wristband or dog-tag to signal for example Type 1 Diabetes or an allergy. It could also be an Organ Donor card.

On your Smartphone

ICE Card on smartphones is a fantastic feature which we would encourage all to utilise. You can include everything from medical conditions and medication, to contact details/ next of kin and whether or not you’re an organ donor.

The image shows Medical ID on the iPhone.

Only Emergency/ Medical ID information is accessible providing your phone is locked with a passcode. We think it’s worth taking a minute to enter medical details – it could save yours or someone else’s life.

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