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Old 07-01-13 | 02:26 PM
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JohnJ80
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Originally Posted by PlanoFuji
So which is it, are you someone who runs and international tech company or a first responder (training and temperament for the two don't usually occur in the same individual)?
My professional life is senior managment. In my personal time, I'm a first responder and I've been doing that for a long time. Training and temperament are not mutually exclusive and never were. The ability to accept the responsibility to make important decisions is part of both. The first responders on my team are mostly professional people, FWIW. I am given to understand that you know little about either with a statement like this.

I don't care if it's a RoadID or something else that provides similar functionality. Just understand you may be sitting somewhere without treatment and/or your family or loved ones may have a hard time locating you. But, if you want to put them through that, I guess that's your call. Me? I'd like them to know just like I'd want to know if they were hurt.

If someone has severe allergies, they should be carrying a medalert and probably an epipen as well. If they don't it is likely their allergies are not as severe (life threatening) as you imply. Certainly not life threatening enough to be an issue for trauma treatment for what is likely to be a physical injury (crash)...
Yes, they should but most often they don't. I suppose that's human nature but it is what it is in my experience. And an epipen doesn't solve problems like diabetes, history of heart problems, previous injuries, drug allergies, etc... all of which are germane to your treatment.

The solution is simple. Don't leave your phone locked... In a severe crash your wrist, or shoe (where some road id's are attached) may not be in proximity to your body either... Why not have the information tattooed to your body if your concerned about such hypotheticals...
Now this is just plain stupid. I don't know what else to say. Pushing an argument to the ridiculous is, well, ridiculous. We have a whole box of broken phones from episodes far less traumatic than a bike crash.

The dog tag version is the only one not likely to be seen in a professional environment... Not one usually purchased (I believe the wrist version is the most popular)... The fact is that most people only need to carry ID and emergency information. There are many options, most cost nothing... For those road id's are a fashion statement... not an essential.
I guess if you think the bands that show support for cancer patients, breast cancer awareness, solidarity for injured patients are inappropriate for professional environments, then you'd be right. That said, pretty much any meeting I'm in, and that includes a lot of senior management, there is someone wearing one. My RoadID tag is on the one that I wear. Is that inappropriate? If so, then that's an odd notion of what is appropriate.
Sorry about your son's accident. As a parent it is easy to understand letting emotions overcome reason.
You know, this passive aggressive statement alone is pretty tasteless but you are consistent - I'll give you that.
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