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The File of Life
is a program developed by TRIAD to quickly and accurately provide important
medical facts in the midst of a life-threatening emergency.
Sometimes, a patient
in a medical emergency is unable to communicate important medical facts
about themselves. The File of Life provides responding emergency
personnel with a quick and accurate medical history. AND IT IS FREE!!!
Each File of Life
kit contains a blank medical card, plastic pocket, and a decal. The card
should be filled out in pencil, to allow changes, with the patient's name,
medical history, prescription information, and emergency medical contact
numbers. The medical card slips into the plastic magnetic pocket that
protects the card and the patient's privacy. The entire magnetic pocket
is attached to the outside of the refrigerator. The small, highly-visual
decal is then attached to the front door or window to alert emergency
personnel to the presence of the File of Life.
To take advantage
of the File of Life program:
- Get a File
of Life kit and decal from Elaine Anderson, TRIAD Coordinator in
partnership with the Orange County Sheriff's Office
- Fille out the
card using a pencil!
- Place the card
in the plastic magnetic pocket.
- Place the File
of Life on your refrigerator.
- Place the File
of Life decal on your front door.
- Remember to update
your information regularly!
Also check out the
Yellow Dot™ Program, a supplement
to the File of Life.
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