In an emergency, every minute matters. The Georgia Department of Driver Services is trying to save a few.
The DDS is now offering customers the ability to have their blood type printed on the back of their license or state ID card. This service is completely optional, but is aimed at helping medical personnel during an emergency.
“In an emergency situation, medical personnel need up-to-date health information to quickly and efficiently treat injuries,” Gov. Nathan Deal said in a statement Thursday. “To better assist these first responders, our Department of Driver Services is now giving Georgians the option to include their blood type on their license or identification cards.”
When customers apply for a new or renewed driver’s license or ID card, they will indicate if they want their blood type printed on the back of their permanent card. This information will be printed on the back of the card under Medical Information.
“If a person becomes incapacitated and cannot speak, it’s our hope that this information could speak for them,” said Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner Brenda Fitzgerald.
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