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When Paramedics Are Called

A typical scenario is that distraught family members may be unable to give correct details of the patient’s condition, or the medication they may be on. The paramedics physically have to collect all the patients medication in the house, try and obtain a medical history and take it to the hospital with the patient. The Emergency Medical Information Book is a life saver.

The Emergency Medical Information Book – contains all of your information and medical records which is needed if or when an ambulance is called and you need to be transported to a hospital. This small book contains patient contacts, service or carer provider information, medications and any medical condition, so a paramedic is able to treat and ready a patient for transport to a hospital.

Emergency+ App

If you have a mobile phone, then download this great app –https://emergencyapp.triplezero.gov.au/

The Emergency+ app is a free app developed by Australia’s emergency services and their Government and industry partners.

The app uses GPS functionality built into smart phones to help a Triple Zero (000) caller provide the critical location details required to mobilise emergency services.

Celebrating 20 years of Community Service

The ‘Emergency Medical Information Book’ is celebrating 20 years of community service since the original launch in May 1999.

With now 1.4 million books distributed throughout Australia, supported by Rotary and Lions Clubs, this book has saved lives. The EMIB can be ordered on-line at emib.org.au/shop/.

Recognised by the Council of Ambulance Authorities

The CAA is the peak body for Australia and New Zealand’s public ambulance services to collaborate on ambulance and pre-hospital issues. This initiative ensures the national marketing and distribution of the book under one entity and will enable the EMIB™ to continue to save many lives as the book has done for more than 18 years.