One of the lesser known — but potentially most important — features of Apple's & Android’s newly released mobile operating systems are digital "Medical ID," Apps which can provide important personal health related information in the event of an emergency.
The Medical ID App feature is built in to the new iHealth application found in iOS 8 for iPhone. Users can configure it by launching the Health App, tapping the Medical ID menu in the bottom right, and then choosing "Create Medical ID."
The In Case of Emergency (ICE) App will need to be downloaded separately from the Google Play Store for Android Users.
Smart Phone users with a passcode-locked handset will need to enable the "Show When Locked" function, providing first-responders with emergency access to their Medical ID. Enabling this feature allows the Medical ID to be viewed by swiping the lock screen, tapping "Emergency," and then viewing the digital information.
A user's Medical ID can be configured with a custom picture, name, date of birth, list of medical conditions, allergies, reactions and medications. It also allows users to display an emergency contact with name, telephone number, and relationship.
The Medical ID allows users to enter their blood type, height and weight, and whether they are an organ donor. And if someone changes their mind about having such information available from their lock screen, all of the Medical ID information can be deleted via one button at the bottom of the editing page.
After the Medical ID has been created, users can always go back and make changes through the Health app.
Medical ID is just one function of the new Health applications available, which aim to become a centralized repository for all of a user's health information, whether input manually or automatically collected through other smart phone accessories.
The In Case of Emergency (ICE) App will need to be downloaded separately from the Google Play Store for Android Users.
Smart Phone users with a passcode-locked handset will need to enable the "Show When Locked" function, providing first-responders with emergency access to their Medical ID. Enabling this feature allows the Medical ID to be viewed by swiping the lock screen, tapping "Emergency," and then viewing the digital information.
A user's Medical ID can be configured with a custom picture, name, date of birth, list of medical conditions, allergies, reactions and medications. It also allows users to display an emergency contact with name, telephone number, and relationship.
The Medical ID allows users to enter their blood type, height and weight, and whether they are an organ donor. And if someone changes their mind about having such information available from their lock screen, all of the Medical ID information can be deleted via one button at the bottom of the editing page.
After the Medical ID has been created, users can always go back and make changes through the Health app.
Medical ID is just one function of the new Health applications available, which aim to become a centralized repository for all of a user's health information, whether input manually or automatically collected through other smart phone accessories.
Watch the video tutorial below to set up your iphone Medical ID App today.
Watch the video tutorial below to set up your Android In Case of Emergency Medical ID App today.
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