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Medical Identification Systems and Jewelry

If we're in an accident or ill and lose consciousness, who will speak for us?

From , former About.com Guide

Updated: September 29, 2006

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In an emergency, medical personnel need to know our medical history, what conditions we have, what medications we take, and who our regular doctors are. This information can be vital to saving our lives. Yet, if we're unable to speak, where will that information come from? There are a variety of medical ID systems and tags available. From simple and inexpensive, to the more expensive, beautiful gold ID's, there's something available to fit everyone's budget and taste.

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