Background
In 1995, the EPDA, with F.Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, produced the flexicard. The size of a credit card it was designed so that people could keep it in their
wallets or purse along with their credit cards
The card had space for
the person to write the name, address and telephone number of an
emergency contact in the event that help was needed.
At the back of each card is written:
“ I have Parkinson's
disease.
Please allow me time.
In case of an emergency contact ......”
Each card contained this statement in 5 other languages
including English. In all, 3 cards were produced that covered 12
languages.
However, it was
clear from the many requests the EPDA
received, people wanted a card that covered many more languages.
The PD Doc
The PD Doc design allows users to choose the languages they want to appear on their document. It also allows users to directly personalise the information online before printing.
- Available online, the PD Doc is accessible to anyone who has access to the Internet and a printer
- It allows anyone to choose which languages they want to include
- Personal details can be entered directly onto the document before printing
- The PD Doc can be easily completed and carried around either in a pocket, wallet or purse.
- If you lose or damage the PD Doc, just go online and print another.
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