Complete Personal Medical History to be Contained on a Device the Size of an Average Keychain
Aside from all the other benefits, the most basic and essential element of the product is that it is a step towards creating the most accurate and reliable system for storing, organizing and sharing medical record information across the entire Healthcare Continuum.
(PRWEB) February 25, 2005 -- A new product offers relief from the burdens of
dealing with medical records and the hassles associated with them. Patient
Practitioners, a company out of Chipley, Florida has developed a medical record
system that allows for your complete medical history to be contained on a device
the size of an average keychain.
This new medical
record system can be accessed by any desktop or laptop computer as well as
ambulances, making the owners records instantly available. The value of having
up-to-date information at a moments notice is almost incalculable in an
emergency situation. A Paramedic or EMT would be able to access a patient’s
entire medical history before even leaving a crash site. A doctor in the
emergency room would be able to quickly treat a patient with their full record
at his or her fingertips. This feature would be particularly beneficial to those
who are need of specialized treatment, such as diabetics or those unable to take
certain medications. For these patients a simple mistake may not be so simple,
and the use of such a system can be more than helpful.
Aside from emergency situations the Portable Medical Record System also
makes standard doctor visits easier on both parties. The medical record system
can be read by almost any medical facility, cutting down on time spent
retrieving patient records and allowing for doctors to spend more time with the
patient themselves. The patient also doesn’t have to worry themselves with
keeping track of numerous medical records as they as can access their records
using the system. The program presents the information in a simple and easy to
read format that allows for doctor and patient alike to read and understand the
information with no confusion. This is also the case for when adding information
to the system.
The system is able to store basic
medical record information as well as the patient’s family medical history. The
system also can hold the patient’s dental records, immunization history, blood
type, organ donor information, next of kin contacts, known allergens, and
genetic test results. All the information on the unit can be translated into 3
different languages. At the click of a button the records on the unit will be
available in English, Spanish, or French. This feature is very useful for those
who travel, offering a degree of security when in a foreign land. The products
small size makes carrying your records an easy task. You can carry the device on
your keychain or wear it as a necklace. The company is also planning a line of
jewelry integrating the device.
The benefits of this
product extend past just accessibility and convenience. The product is also
useful in cases of malpractice, fraud, and insurance matters. The product
utilizes bio-metric security using encryption technology to secure the patients
privacy, as well as preventing any unlawful access of the medical records
contained on the unit. The product can also provide accurate photographic
identification of the patient in addition to the medical
information.
Since cost is always an important factor
in any person’s consideration it is useful to know that the medical record
device and program used to read it are inexpensive and will aid the patient in
saving money on future medical expenses. Use of the product and system helps
reduce the cost of delivering healthcare and speed up the insurance claim
process.
The advantages of the system extend beyond
just the patient; use of the system can also be very useful to medical
facilities themselves. Aside from eliminating unnecessary time spent on
acquiring records the system also makes compliance with government regulation a
much more simple process.
Aside from all the other
benefits, the most basic and essential element of the product is that it is a
step towards creating the most accurate and reliable system for storing,
organizing and sharing medical record information across the entire Healthcare
Continuum.
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