Emergency is designed to be simple to use, even for people who have never used an iPhone or iPod Touch application. This tool provides a framework for you to enter as much or as little information as you wish in order to ensure that emergency medical support people have accurate information about you during an emergency where you may not be in a position to communicate. The information you provide can be critical in saving your life by providing emergency staff vital information about you in an accurate and timely manner."My Details" - Area to identify yourself and have some basic statistics. TIP: When travelling abroad enter your address so that emergency staff can get an indication of your background. As a security precaution you should not enter your address while in your home country."Next of Kin" - Enter your Next of Kin or a close friends contact information. Remember that when travelling abroad to use the international dial code to make it easier for emergency people to contact your Next of Kin."My Allergies" - List the most severe allergies here so that emergency helpers can ensure no conflicts should you require medication."My Medication" - Here you want to list medication you may be taking that could have an adverse effect on you should you be prescribed additional medication during an emergency. Please be sure to list the dosage as well."Medical Conditions" - This is the place to list your most current medical conditions. The treatment you are receiving for it and the medication you are taking. Use the note section to display a brief description of the condition or progress of the treatment."My Doctors Details" - This section is to display your family doctor (General Practitioners) details. This will allow emergency medical teams to contact your doctor if need be as well as allow hospitals to send any records of your emergency to your doctor."Medical Insurance" - If you are not in a position to communicate the information in this section will allow hospitals to admit you and not turn you away for lack of medical coverage. It will also allow hospitals to charge you according to your medical coverage status.
