Tip #1: Medical ID
My use of Apple technology verges on (self-admittedly) the ridiculous — but having worked for the company's retail arm for nine years, it was inevitable.
So today, I am sharing a practical, little-known iPhone tool with all of you, the hip and savvy readers of the Babble-o-sphere. There are many worthy contenders, but I want to talk about emergency services. It's not particularly glitzy, but it can be life-saving, and that's pretty rad, you've gotta agree.
We start with the Health App — an all-white icon with an off-center pink heart preinstalled on every iPhone. You’ve likely seen it and may have even relegated it to a folder with other apps that you rarely use, but I hope you’ll give it a closer look if you haven’t already. It is a hub that can collect various bits of your health data — and the breadth of information it can tally is quite impressive.
Once you've opened your Health App, locate the small circle in the far upper-right of the screen — which likely is a photo of you or your initials — and tap it. You should see a ton of options, but I want to tell you about your Medical ID.
Imagine for a moment you're living a storybook life, serenely jogging on the Greenbelt. Passing a lovely lilac bush and appreciating its subtle scent, a wild motorized scooter impacts you from behind, knocking you unconscious. Luckily, a paramedic is nearby — an Adonis of a paramedic — who jogs over to help, hair flowing in the wind. The paramedic knows to locate your iPhone's Medical ID, which informs their decisions on how to medically treat you. Heaven forbid they give you a pain reliever that reacts poorly with your daily medication… or more importantly, how would they get your phone number to ask you for drinks later?
Data like blood type, medications, and existing allergies in the hands of medical professionals go a long way. Additionally, the Medical ID hosts your emergency contact list — names and phone numbers for your nearest and dearest, establishing contact with decision-makers.
I encourage everyone to fill out their Medical ID. "Better safe than sorry" seems apt in this scenario, though I hope it's a feature you'll never need to utilize... outside of feigning injury to catch the eye of beautiful medical professionals, of course.
About the author: Hi there, I'm Brandon Stoker: an Idaho native, artist, uncle, and nerd who enjoys grabbing coffee with Brooke. You can find out more about me and my digital marketing company La Lune Group at LaLuneGroup.com, follow us on the ‘gram, or shop my educational store at Bstoker.Etsy.com.
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