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Old 02-09-20 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by John_V
I'm a retired paramedic and I can confirm what the paramedics told you. They will not waste any time looking for your wallet, going through your jersey pockets or bike bags if you are in a serious crash and unconscious. However, if you have a card made out with the information you stated, it would also be nice to have something on your person that is easily seen and lets them know exactly where this information is at. If you are conscious, it doesn't matter if you have a card or anything else with that info as you can answer the questions yourself. I use a road ID and on the last line is where all my info is located. Mine is in my Notes app because at the time I started doing this, there was no Health app on the iPhones. So if I'm unresponsive, they only need to read my RoadID bracelet and grab my phone (which 99% of the time is unlocked).
The caveat being, for any phone based reporting or information, that the phone must be undamaged, which might be unlikely in the event of a hard crash or auto collision. But it is much better than nothing at all I may look into a plastic card on a necklace with identity and health info - doesn't sound comfortable though.
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