Medical ID Wristbands/ICE (In Case of Emergency)

It would be a great idea to add the medical alert logo to the flex band in case of a medical emergency. Older adults today are living longer, more active lives than the generations before them. The medical alert symbol and information can be incorporated into a stylish watch or a bangle-type bracelet, among many other options.

 

Medical IDs give paramedics and health care providers a quick look at your medical history in an emergency. They usually include information about medical conditions, food or drug allergies, medical devices (such as a pacemaker), and medications. This data can also be in sync with your Smartphone.

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity and labels.

278 Comments
kashiichan
Jogger

I really like the suggestion by @AndreaSnow. We should all have an ICE number, even if we don't have any known medical conditions.
Another optional screen (like the alarm clock) where you could display your ICE (In Case of Emergency) phone number would be incredibly useful; perhaps if someone scrolls right (opposing the current options, which display when you scroll left). I understand possible privacy concerns about medical info storage/sharing; this could be a good middle-ground.

 

Edit: This would be particularly useful for those of us with Fitbit devices that do not allow third-party apps.

MichelleJVM
Jogger

The medical Alert app did exist on the 3rd party apps there WERE available on the Fitbit Sense (Original) and were taken away for the Sense 2. Fitbit either needs to bring back the 3rd party apps ASAP or create their own Medical ID app.  People of all ages have medical conditions. And first responders need to have access to this information, and we need to be able to update this info as necessary. 

 

This is the link to the app that already exists. The app we are no longer able to access:

https://gallery.fitbit.com/details/4451be2a-e6f6-48d4-a661-ab1f689c059d

MichelleJVM
Jogger

The medical Alert app did exist on the 3rd party apps there WERE available on the Fitbit Sense (Original) and were taken away for the Sense 2. Fitbit either needs to bring back the 3rd party apps ASAP or create their own Medical ID app.  People of all ages have medical conditions. And first responders need to have access to this information, and we need to be able to update this info as necessary. 

 

This is the link to the app that already exists. The app we are no longer able to access:

https://gallery.fitbit.com/details/4451be2a-e6f6-48d4-a661-ab1f689c059d

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