All patients should be given an anticoagulant alert card which is like an ID, but it details everything about you and your medical history that is related to you being on anticoagulants. This is so that if a medical emergency were to occur, paramedics would be able to know how to treat you safely. They are also vital when the medical emergency means you are unable to communicate the information to the medical professional. You should ask your GP or pharmacist if you are eligible for an alert card.