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Emergency communication card (aphasia/nonverbal) — printable script + fields

A printable, fill-in card to communicate during emergencies when speech is hard: key medical facts, meds, allergies, and an exact-copy emergency script.

Cross-cuttingCaregiver, SurvivorIntro10 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — this card supports communication but does not replace emergency evaluation.

Get help now

If stroke symptoms are sudden, call emergency services immediately.

Key takeaways

  • Create an emergency card that can be shown without speaking
  • Include critical info: meds, anticoagulants, allergies, contacts
  • Use an exact-copy script to communicate stroke concern quickly

Card sections

  • Emergency script
  • Diagnosis + key risks
  • Medications (esp. blood thinners)
  • Allergies
  • Contacts
  • Preferred language/needs

How to use

  • Keep in wallet/phone
  • Share with caregiver
  • Update after med changes

Practice check

What you’ll practice

These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.

0 of 2 answered

Question 1

1. Having a written emergency script can help when speech is difficult.

Question 2

2. One of the most important items to include is…

References

  1. Tier 4
    NINDS: Know Stroke (symptoms + urgency)
  2. Tier 4
    ASHA: Aphasia (communication support concepts)