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Copyright (c) 1991   Tribune Media Services, Inc.


I THOUGHT YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW:  The MedicAlert Foundation


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     One out of four people have a special condition that needs to be known in
an emergency, According to the MedicAlert Foundation International.  Most of
these people lead active, healthy lives.  Yet, emergency personnel providing
usual care can make tragic and even fatal mistakes unless these special
medical conditions are known.  While over 200 conditions exist, a panel of
leading emergency room physicians developed a list of 55 conditions that
require special attention in the first few moments of emergency care.  They
include abnormal cardiograms, clotting or bleeding disorders, the presence of
a pacemaker, diabetes, asthma, hypertension and seizure disorders.  Any
allergy or medication sensitivity, as well as any currently taken medication
can change the priority and type of medical care need to save your life when
disaster strikes.  The MedicAlert Foundation is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to saving lives, was was founded by a physician in 1956.  It offers
a 4-way protection system including the alerting emblem, as worn on a special
identification bracelet, which also is engraved with your primary medical
conditions and your personal identification number, a hotline, computerized
emergency medical record, and backup wallet card.  All serve to protect you at
a moment when you may be unable to speak for yourself.  You can obtain more
information about the benefits offered by this internationally known
organization by writing to MedicAlert Foundation, Turlock California
95381-1009 or calling 800-ID ALERT.
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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace 
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your 
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical 
problem.
