We are trying to establish whether children with medical conditions, who are advised to wear a medical bracelet, are stigmatised or bullied. As a result are children afraid to carry such medical alert devices as they broadcast their medical condition?
I have not managed to find any research on this. In January 2013 Diabetes UK published a report stating that the UK had the 5th highest levels of Type 1 Diabetes in children aged 0-14. There are a significant amount of other conditions such as allergies that also need to be disclosed to paramedics quickly in case of an emergency.
If children are afraid to wear them then are they at risk?
Would really love to hear parents' views and whether there are any alternatives.
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Are children stigmatised at school if they wear a medical bracelet?
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fordandco · 20/04/2014 22:01
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