Who Speaks for You in a
Medical Emergency?
Who accurately knows your medical history?
Does your spouse know your medications?
Do you live alone?
For you, your
family, and friends,
complete the
Emergency Medical Data (EMD) for every
member of your family and let it Speak for You !
Download and Complete this EMD:
Emergency Medical Data Sheet (EMD) English
Emergency Medical Data Sheet Spanish
Emergency Medical Data Sheet (Long
Form)
Emergency Medical Data Example

Time may be critical! Do you
really want the medics to spend precious time detailing your medical
history in an
emergency, when you could easily hand them your accurately recorded
history on paper?
When
you receive a visit from Emergency Medical Service they
often need to gather your medical history and other vital
information in an effort to provide the best of care. The modern ambulance crew is often licensed to administer
most drugs available in the emergency room at the hospital. They
often cannot do that without your
accurate medical history.
In addition, the first responder's time with
you will be short and they often transport you to the Hospital (ER).
That handoff transfer requires accurate patient information.

Do the
following:
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Fold in
half and stop at the fold line exposing the words
"Emergency Medical Data."
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Place the EMD on the outside of your refrigerator using
a refrigerator magnet or in an envelope marked
"Emergency Medical Data." A magnet will not work on
stainless steel so use an alternate attachment method. Consider including your Health Care Power
of Attorney and the No-CPR or DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)
form if you have one. The refrigerator is a known
location in homes and easy to locate. Ask your
local Fire/EMS for their preferred location.
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Place a
copy of the (EMD) in the glove compartment box for each
vehicle you own and for each member of the family. First responders often look there in a vehicle
accident.
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Carry a copy in your purse, wallet, backpack, laptop bag,
briefcase, suitcase, golf bag, travel bag, baby pack, etc.
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Then
think of any location where you might be without the (EMD)
and make one available.
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Tell
friends you have an (EMD) sheet and the locations.
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Have copies of your "Health Care Power of
Attorney" and your (No-CPR or DNR) "Do Not Resuscitate" form, if you
have one, in the same location as your (EMD). The forms won't
help if they're not readily
available.
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People
that live alone will often place a copy of the (EMD) in a
prominent location just as you enter their living
quarters such as on a table in the foyer and make it easily
identifiable.

Check first with your local
Fire/EMS Department, Police
Department, 9-1-1 Center,
Zoning Department, and the
Homeowners Association for their
specific requirements.