Medical ID guide
What to engrave on your medical ID
In an emergency, first responders look at your wrist or neck first. These few lines speak for you when you can't. Plan yours below, see how it looks, then choose the piece you'll actually wear.
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Start from an example
Tap one to load it into the planner, then change the name and phone to your own.
What to put first
- Your name, so responders can call you by it and match your records.
- The condition that changes your care: diabetes, epilepsy, a heart device, a memory condition.
- Critical medications and allergies, like a blood thinner, insulin or a penicillin allergy.
- Devices or special instructions, such as a pacemaker or "no BP/IV left arm".
- An emergency contact (ICE) with a phone number someone will answer.
Wording that reads fast
- Skip filler words: "On Eliquis", not "I am taking Eliquis".
- Write "Allergy:" before allergies so they don't read as a condition.
- Use common abbreviations responders know (see the table below).
- One idea per line. Line breaks make it easier to scan.
- Check spelling and phone numbers twice. We engrave exactly what you type.
- If it doesn't fit, add "See Wallet Card" and carry the details with you.
Common abbreviations
| Write | Means |
|---|---|
| ICE | In case of emergency (call this person) |
| T1D / T2D | Type 1 / Type 2 diabetes |
| IDDM | Insulin-dependent diabetes |
| NKA / NKDA | No known allergies / no known drug allergies |
| PCN | Penicillin |
| HTN | Hypertension (high blood pressure) |
| AFib | Atrial fibrillation |
| ICD | Implanted defibrillator |
| DNR | Do not resuscitate (follow your state's rules and keep the signed form) |
When six lines aren't enough
Keep the most urgent details on your jewelry and carry the rest. A wallet card holds your full list of conditions, medications and contacts. A QR medical ID lets responders scan your complete profile from a phone.
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor what should be on your medical ID.