Definition
Programs that allow individuals at risk for medical emergencies to provide information about allergies, recurrent ailments and dosage requirements, emergency notification instructions, hospital of choice, and doctor's name and telephone number in advance for use by EMTs/paramedics or other first responders in the event an emergency occurs. Included are "vial of life" programs that provide a vial to keep in the refrigerator which contains medical information plus a notification magnet for the outside of the door; "file of life" programs that provide a magnetized pouch for vital records that can be attached to the outside of the refrigerator; Web-based systems that allow a parent or guardian to create, store and manage a child's health information online via an electronic Emergency Information Form (EIF); and other similar emergency alert services.
URL Name
PH-1800-1800
Third Level Code
PH-1800
Taxonomy Code
PH-1800.1800
Parent Code
PH-1800
Family Code
P
Second Level Code
PH
Fourth Level Code
PH-1800-1800
Use References
Capsule of Life, File of Life, Vial of Life
Publication Status
Online