H.A.M is an acronym for history, allergies, and medication and is helpful information for responding EMS personnel when they are trying to assess and manage medical emergencies. Although it is not always available depending on the circumstances, all to often it should be available and is not. If you or a family member is taking medications and has a history of medical problems, it is imperative that measures are taken to ensure EMS personnel are able to access important medical information in the event of an emergency.
For example: Sometimes …