[Jewelry making - Article 01246] - Re: [Orchid] Models for Medical jewelry

[The Doctor]

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>         just had to jump in here... maybe " US"iversal might be more
>     accurate ... I'm from the UK, now based in Australia, and I've
>     never ever seen this symbol anywhere.. 

    I believe you are correct. The Star of Life is a symbol used by the
    American Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It was trademarked in the
    name of the National Highway Traffic Safety and Administration and
    represents the six-system function of the EMS. I also belive that
    the "Universal Medical Symbol" is still the caduseus (winged staff,
    snakes twined). 

    So, since you're from the UK, now based in Australia, do those
    countries have Medic Alert-type bracelets, etc.? If so, what sort of
    symbol is used, if not the Star of Life? Thank you. 

James in SoFl

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