Medical alert jewelry: Choosing the right Medical ID

1: Your Medical Issues

No one type of medical alert jewelry is "best" for all situations and purposes. To choose wisely then, first consider why you are shopping for medical jewelry.

The more critical and urgent your medical issues, the more important it is that your medical jewelry be instantly recognizable.

If your life depends upon this medical ID being found and recognized, play it safe with a traditional medical bracelet or a pendant emblazoned with the universally understood Caduceus medical symbol.

Less-pressing medical issues give you more leeway in choosing. You could, for instance, select a medical alert watch or a keychain medical ID tag. You might opt to replace the Caduceus symbol with one less medical, such as a Roman Cross or Jewish Star.

Once you have evaluated your need for medical alert jewelry, consider your personal taste & lifestyle.