AUSTRALIANS are being warned to watch out for fake medical ID bracelets that could jeopardise life-saving treatment.
These knock-offs, posing as MedicAlert products, may look real but are missing a crucial feature: a QR code that links to critical medical details.
Dr Rodney Pearce, MedicAlert's Director, explained, "what the QR code gives you is medically-validated, this information is life-saving".
Fake bracelets, however, could leave responders without essential data.
Some even feature a non-working US phone number.
With over 140,000 Australians relying on authentic MedicAlert bracelets, Pearce advised anyone with doubts about their bracelet to verify its authenticity with customer service.
Real MedicAlert jewellery includes doctor-approved medical records - fakes won't.
So, if your patient's bracelet seems more like a fashion accessory, it's time for an upgrade.
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