| Has it ever occurred to you what might happen | | | | medical history. |
| to you and where you may end up in the event | | | | They have no way of finding contact details of |
| of an unfortunate incident that leaves you | | | | your next-of-kin. They have no knowledge of |
| unconscious and unable to influence any decisions | | | | chronic medication, allergies or illnesses that may |
| with regard to your medical treatment and | | | | affect treatment. They do not know whether |
| hospitalization? | | | | you are an organ donor or whether you have a |
| Possible Scenarios | | | | living will. |
| - You may be knocked over when crossing the | | | | In the absence of your medical scheme details, a |
| road on foot | | | | medical emergency service cannot influence the |
| - You may be involved in a motorcar or | | | | means of transport to a hospital or the |
| motorcycle accident | | | | destination. This may well result in inferior |
| - You may be assaulted and mugged | | | | treatment. |
| - You may faint during a flight | | | | Solution |
| - You may fall while mountain climbing | | | | Between the Internet and mobile phone service |
| - You may suffer from Alzheimer's | | | | providers, we have all the technology at our |
| - You may suffer an epileptic fit | | | | disposal today to avoid these situations. Following |
| - You may suffer a heart attack | | | | positive identification of the patient, a paramedic, |
| - You may suffer a stroke | | | | using any mobile phone, should be able to retrieve |
| Consequences | | | | all relevant information via SMS within minutes and |
| Whatever the scenario, the consequences can be | | | | avoid incorrect treatment and sub-standard |
| severe. A paramedic, or medical practitioner, who | | | | hospitalization. |
| arrives at the scene, has no knowledge of your | | | | |