Born with a desire to serve, I worked really hard to become a Registered nurse who wanted to do more to help to improve patient care in the most critical times. Having an emergency contact and information card (ECIC) is absolutely crucial for everyone, and here's why: Life is unpredictable, and unexpected emergencies can occur at any time. The ECIC provides vital medical information to first responders in an emergency and gives you peace of mind. Who will speak for you when you are unable to? The ECIC!!