Dr Caroline Foreman B.Sc BMBS FRACP is a clinical immunology and allergy specialist, with a special interest in the communication of allergies. As Medical Director of the not-for-profit foundation MedicAlert Australia, Caroline provides clinical oversight and guidance to ensure that this foundation maintains its high clinical standards.
Listen as Dr Caroline Foreman talks with Helen Osborne about:
- Emergency health information. A simplified medical history that prioritizes information about what to do and not do in an emergency.
- How this information helps first responders, doctors, and patients.
- Ways patients can be their own advocate even in an emergency by sharing essential health information with MedicAlert’s scannable QR code.
More ways to learn:
- How MedicAlert’s QR code works (video demonstration on youtube)
- When Patients Create Their Own Binders: A Powerful Way to Get Organized and Feel More in Control. Health Literacy Out Loud podcast interview with Bridget Gaglio
Information about MedicAlert in Australia:
- Trusted Medical ID and Alert Jewellery by MedicAlert®
- MedicAlert’s QR ID Code
- MedicAlert Foundation Australia | Facebook
- MedicAlert Australia (@medicalert.au) • Instagram photos and videos
Information about MedicAlert in USA:
Information about MedicAlert in Canada:
Health Literacy from A to Z: Practical Ways to Communicate Your Health Message, Third Edition, by Helen Osborne. The chapter “Community Connections” is especially relevant to this podcast.
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