The card, which is kept in a red plastic pocket labeled FILE OF LIFE, lists the patient name, emergency medical contact, insurance policy, social security number, health problems, medications, dosages, allergies, recent surgery, religion and a health care proxy. The entire pocket is held with a magnet to the outside of the refrigerator.
You can obtain a FREE File of Life card for you and each of your family members at:
- City of Middleton EMS
- City of Middleton Police Department
- Middleton Senior Center
- Middleton VFW Post # 8216
Benefits to paramedics
- Instantly know medical history of patient.
- Corrective treatment can begin at once.
Benefits to hospital emergency staff
- On arrival, data is immediately available to medical staff.
- No wasted time getting information from a confused patient.
Benefits to each individual
- Peace of mind knowing they will have prompt and quality care.
- Easy access to potentially life-saving information.
- Assurance that proper persons will be notified quickly.
- Renewed sense of community spirit.