I want to take a moment to share something that could truly make a difference in an emergency—setting up your Medical ID on your iPhone or Apple Watch. As someone married to a type 1 diabetic, I know how crucial it is for first responders to have quick access to vital medical information. That’s why I’m walking you through the easy steps to set up your Medical ID, so things like allergies, medications, and emergency contacts are readily available when it matters most. This isn’t just a tech tip—it’s a potentially life-saving tool that more people should be using. Take a few minutes today to set yours up, and share this with someone who might need it.
How to Set Up Medical ID on Your iPhone and Apple Watch
Setting up your Medical ID on your iPhone or Apple Watch ensures that first responders can access important health information, such as allergies, medications, and emergency contacts, even if your device is locked.
To set up Medical ID on your iPhone, open the Health app and tap the Summary tab. In the top right corner, tap your profile picture or initials, then select Medical ID. Tap Edit and fill in your medical conditions, allergies, medications, blood type, and organ donor status. Add emergency contacts by selecting them from your contact list.
To make sure this information is available in an emergency, turn on Show When Locked. This allows first responders to access your Medical ID from the lock screen. Also, turn on Share During Emergency Call to automatically share your Medical ID with emergency responders when you call 911. Tap Done to save your information.
Your Apple Watch syncs Medical ID information from your iPhone. To view Medical ID on your Apple Watch, press and hold the side button until the emergency sliders appear, then slide the Medical ID slider to the right.
If you need to access someone else's Medical ID in an emergency, press and hold the side button and a volume button on their iPhone until the emergency sliders appear, then slide the Medical ID slider to the right. On an Apple Watch, press and hold the side button and slide Medical ID to the right.
Setting up Medical ID is quick and easy but could make a huge difference in a medical emergency. Take a few minutes to set yours up today.
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