MedibandPlus is a cloud-based medical track and trace system. It's the fastest, easiest way to give paramedics and emergency staff access to your critical medical details — and it can dramatically reduce the risk of medical errors.
- Better safety in medical emergencies
- Easy to join and set up in minutes
- Peace of mind for your whole family
- Protection from preventable medication errors
- Affordable membership from less than $1 a month
The real danger of medical errors in Australia
Do you live with a chronic condition such as asthma, epilepsy or diabetes? Do you have special care instructions for emergencies? These factors create real danger in your treatment — especially if you're unable to communicate due to a medical event.
The statistics on medical errors in Australia are sobering — though, as the sources below show, the national data is incomplete and the most-quoted figures are decades old:
- Estimates of deaths linked to medical error in Australia have ranged from roughly 18,000 to 50,000 a year — but as the ABC reported in 2013, there is no reliable national dataset measuring the true extent. The widely quoted numbers are extrapolations, not counts.
- The Quality in Australian Health Care Study reviewed 14,000 hospital admissions and found 16.6% were associated with an adverse event; of those, 51% were judged preventable and 4.9% resulted in death. It is still the most-cited Australian source on this — and it was published in 1995.
- Estimates put diagnostic errors at 140,000 cases a year, with 21,000 cases of serious harm and between 2,000–4,000 deaths
As you can see, errors in treatment cause serious problems. The last thing you want is to receive the wrong treatment in your own care. That's why it's crucial that emergency medical staff have instant access to your records through MedibandPlus.
How MedibandPlus protects you from medical errors
Enrolling in MedibandPlus takes just 4 simple steps:
- Sign up for your secure MedibandPlus account online
- Add your medical records — conditions, medications, allergies, emergency contacts
- Order a Mediband medical ID bracelet printed with your unique account ID
- Live with confidence — knowing you're protected against medical errors 24/7
MedibandPlus simplifies your medical alerts so you don't have to worry. Your records are safe, secure and customised to your preferences.
Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel get the information they need about your medical conditions instantly. And your family gets peace of mind through our included emergency notification system.
What if you couldn't communicate in an emergency?
Imagine Jenny, a woman living with Type 1 diabetes. While having coffee with a friend, her blood sugar drops dangerously low. She experiences diabetic shock, falls out of her chair and injures her leg.
Her friend phones emergency responders. They notice Jenny's medical bracelet reads "Diabetes" — so they administer glucose and stabilise her blood sugar. Seeing localised swelling on her leg, they also give her ibuprofen, a common anti-inflammatory pain reliever.
The problem? Jenny is severely allergic to ibuprofen. The responders had no access to this critical detail — turning a manageable situation into a dangerous medical error.
Now imagine Jenny had a MedibandPlus medical ID linked to her full online medical records. EMS arrives and stabilises her blood sugar. They scan her wristband, instantly access her allergy list, and know to use a different pain reliever. A potentially fatal medical error completely avoided.
This kind of preventable medical error is alarmingly common. Fortunately, when you have MedibandPlus, you and your family stay safer in any emergency.
Benefits of the MedibandPlus health record system
MedibandPlus takes the proven concept of medical alert bracelets and makes it dramatically smarter. We give you a fast, simple way to share vital medical data with first responders and emergency departments — paired with a comfortable, durable MedibandPlus medical ID bracelet.
Patient safety with all your medical details available
Add every critical detail to your account — chronic conditions like diabetes and asthma, food allergies, drug allergies and current medications. Your treatment becomes safer and more accurate, no matter the emergency.
Easy account sign-up
Signing up takes minutes. Add your information, order your medical bracelet displaying your account ID, and you're protected. Wear your medical alert bracelet every day so your details are always available.
Affordable from less than $1 a month
We want every Australian to have access to MedibandPlus protection. Individual accounts cost less than $1 a month for 1+ years of access — and prices drop further for 2, 3 or 10-year packages.
Protection for your whole family
Family accounts give the same medical-error protection to everyone in your household. It's the smartest way to keep your whole family safe in medical emergencies.
Security and privacy with full account control
At MedibandPlus, we take your privacy seriously. You decide what to add to your medical track and trace account — and exactly who can see it.
For example, you can make some information visible to hospitals and emergency staff, set general details (like your name) as public, and keep sensitive information completely private. Unlike other systems such as My Health Record (managed by the Australian Digital Health Agency), MedibandPlus gives you granular control — not all-or-nothing.
We're also committed to data security. Our cloud storage uses the latest encryption and security standards, keeping your medical records safe from data breaches.
Durable, long-lasting medical ID bracelets
Mediband's medical alert bracelets are designed for strength and comfort. Each high-quality wristband is made with medical-grade silicone — durable, water-resistant and comfortable to wear all day, every day.
Peace of mind for your loved ones
MedibandPlus brings real comfort to your family. Your account includes a family email contact, so medical staff can reach loved ones in any emergency. Even if you can't speak, your family will be notified instantly.
We're also rolling out telephone notification soon — adding another fast way to alert family in any medical emergency.
Join MedibandPlus today and protect yourself from medical errors
MedibandPlus is your trusted source for emergency protection against medical errors in Australia. Our medical track and trace system delivers peace of mind to you and your family. If a medical emergency happens, you'll rest easy knowing you're protected.
Save more with prices from less than $1 per month!
The MedibandPlus system gives you everything you need to stay safe. Enrol now for instant account access — and join thousands of Australians who've made medical safety their priority.
