Medical alert jewellery

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I’m planning to get some sort of medical alert jewellery but I wanted to get opinions on the best type (necklace vs bracelet) and what should go on it. Especially those who work in the medical field, what do you look for?

So far I’m thinking a necklace with the star of life on one side, to make it clear what it is. The other side will have my name, date of birth, NHS number, the fact I’m an organ donor, and the fact I take opioid painkillers. Out of all my meds, I figure the opiods are most likely to cause a problem if I’m being treated outside of a hospital. I’d like to avoid being pumped full of morphine and accidentally ODing if I can. I realise naloxone exists but I’d still not like to do that.

Is there anything else I should put on? There’s not a lot of room. I do have a card in my wallet that has a list of my medications, a brief medical history and my next of kin details but I might not always have my wallet.

The likely hood of me ever being in a situation where I’m unconscious is slim but I do have a complex medical history and I don’t want to take any chances.

I appreciate any feedback, thanks

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