A medical alert is a specialized alarm system specifically designed to summon emergency medical services in case of an accident or serious health problem requiring immediate attention. Other common names for this alarm are medical alert or personal emergency response systems. This type of system is useful for people who may have problems like heart attacks, asthma, memory problems, or even mental breakdown. This system has several components that may be necessary in case of an emergency. The following are some of the most common parts of medical alert systems. The Medical Alert Call Center is the main component of the system. In some systems, it is located in a hospital. Some of the popular ones are those of the New York State Department of Health, which manages the statewide plan. The call center is usually manned by licensed nurses who receive or make medical calls after receiving a medical alert or request from relatives or friends, depending on the system. Medical Alert devic...