CFAI Medical Identification Card
What is a Medical Identification Card?
A Medical Identification Card is a means by which a person with CF can provide pertinent medical information to medical providers and other relevant groups.
Why have a Medical Identification Card?
Several of our members have reported difficulties when trying to use facilities such as lifts or disabled parking spaces. With no visible proof of a medical condition they have been verbally abused and refused use of services.
All medical entities, that is, doctors, hospitals and ambulance services require information regarding a person?s health status to provide the best possible care. These cards have been designed to address the most important medical issues needed in an emergency. All the information is in one place.
What information will it hold?
Some of the information that can be found on the card includes personal information, emergency contacts, primary care physician, hospital, medical condition/s and allergies. The card will have your photograph. Each card is customised to a person?s specific medical situation. You decide what information you wish to disclose.
Who will recognise the card?
CFAI are currently compiling a list of relevant groups/bodies to approach. They will get in touch with each of them and explain why the card is necessary and ask that it be recognised in cases where it is needed. For example, the Garda Siochana.
How do I apply for the card?
CFAI are sending out an application form to all members of the Association, or you can contact CF House directly. Parents can apply on behalf of children under 16. The application form will ask for the information to be included on the card. A signature strip will be included. You must provide a passport-sized photo. The cards will be laminated & the size of a credit card. Only people with CF are entitled to apply for and/or be a holder of these cards.
