Originally Posted by
hankaye
Howdy All;
Just getting back into peddle-powered movement and the idea of
being 66 (soon to be 67), with COPD and being out an about in an
area where I've only lived for almost 3 years (it's very rural), and
English is a second language for the larger amount of the population
(Southwestern N.M.). So, ... not many folks know me, yea they've
seen me drive by in the pick-up, but they don't know me.
For those of you that do have a Road ID, what type of medical info. do
you consider imperative to include. Also, I'm getting all my health care
from the VA and if any of y'all do likewise and have moved you understand
how your records do NOT follow you from State to State or district to district.
There is NO National VA record deposit that I have been able to locate ...
Thoughts ... recommendations ... Ideas ???
Thanks for your consideration.
hank
Thanks for your service! I'm also a Disabled Veteran and highly recommend Road ID. There is ample room on their online form to provide additional emergency contacts and medical information.
I include my current medications, my Primary Care Physician with contact information and the contact information for the Veterans Administration Medical Center where I am currently enrolled and my previous one as well. That should cover things fairly well. Your current medical condition(s) should certainly be covered. Emergency Medical Personnel should be well schooled to look for a "Medical ID" in case the patient is incapable of providing any information or referring them to your Road ID.
Since you are in a rural area I would contact the Local Fire Rescue office and inquire about their knowledge of Road ID. Putting them on notice that a "Road ID" exists might very well save someone's life. As a former Aeromedical Evacuation Pilot who flew for the civilian population of Washington State under Military Assistance to Traffic and Safety there was a tremendous difference between the Paramedics in Seattle and the services available through small volunteer Fire Departments in the rural areas of the state.
Check out Ride 2 Recovery. A Veteran's NGO that utilizes cycling as a tool for recovery. Great organization.
Again, thanks for your service!