To improve the communication process with the emergency medical services in case of a serious accident, Association Safe Communities Portugal (SCP) has developed an Emergency Medical ID card for tourists and foreign residents.
First launched in November 2018, the card is recognised by the GNR, INEM and PSP. We never know if we will be involved in an accident, such as a road accident or victim of a rural fire for example, carrying it will help provide emergency teams with your vital information in case of an accident. It is important, not only for yourself, but for the overstretched emergency and health services at this time.
The Emergency Card does not replace any official identification documents, but is intended to serve as an additional source of information that contains specific data such as medication, allergies, current illnesses and information that the emergency services need to know AT THE SCENE of an accident.
It also contains the citizens' countries of origin, whom it may be necessary to establish direct contact, with the help of embassies, in case of emergencies where the card holder is a victim.
KEY FEATURES:
1. Free of charge
2. Developed by SCP with INEM and security forces and recognised by them
3. In English and Portuguese
4. Easy to download from official websites – no waiting time
5. Easy to update
6. No data privacy issues
In collaboration with the GNR, PSP and INEM Safe Communities Portugal Association sought to respond to a need identified by the foreign community in Portugal, making available a single document of personal and health data that may be useful to medical teams and Authorities in an emergency situation, such as a road accident or major catastrophes.
Remember you maybe unconscious or unable to communicate clearly. Every second counts.
The document, in English and Portuguese, is available for download on the websites of Safe Communities Portugal, INEM, PSP and GNR.
DOWNLOAD THE CARD, TYPE IN SPACES ON THE CARD ON THE SCREEN, PRINT AND CUT OUT AND KEEP WITH YOU:
https://www.inem.pt/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Emergency-ID-Card-2018-v2.pdf
Supported by UK Government through GOV.UK Travel Advice Healthcare link here: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal/health
