Techie Medical ID
Identification Devices are producing a medical ID USB stick which is used to store your name and medical information — including medications, medical history, insurance info, and even living wills. iD does not require special software, and its data can be easily accessed by laptops in emergency vehicles.
This sounds like a great idea, and one I would get for my father if I wasn’t afraid of him losing it. I also wonder about whether this is something that certified professionals will be trained to look for, as I imagine it’s not always going to be out in the open like a medical ID bracelet or necklace.
Another tip I’ve heard spread around the internet lately, in case of emergencies, place a contact in your cellphone under the name ICE (In Case of Emergency), as the person you wish to be contacted. Many folks are trying to make this more mainstream so that medical professionals know to look for it.
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One Response to “Techie Medical ID”
June 5th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
That (cell phone) is a good idea!