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And how would this work if you are unconscious and found by a stranger? I'd like a centralized database containing my medical info with a way for doctors to imm
by sunshiney 10y ago
And how would this work if you are unconscious and found by a stranger? I'd like a centralized database containing my medical info with a way for doctors to immediately know relevant info and to be reminded off possible oversights. I have had two family members suffer from doctor oversights and inability to access information.
- vonklaus 10y agobasically the same way. the system would still be balkanized and terrible, but you would have a full searchable copy. it would basically be the equiv of itunes. you bring it to all youdt docs and u put your records on it, then they keep them to(like they do now) but you have a program that generates visual correlations. you could also use it to interface with healthkit and fitbit. all data one place. what if you were unconscious? i imagine it in a bracelet with emergency contact with password. not 100% sure. the medical system should have your files anyway, but it is hard to balance privacy with a total stranger finding you in a state where you cant communicate. not sure what they do now, presumably treat with as much info as they could get from the person.
- dreamdu5t 10y agoWhy does privacy matter? What is it protecting against? Medical record privacy has caused millions if not billions in lost productivity. People are probably dying because of this. Coming from a country that has centralized digital access to medical records (Taiwan), the US obsession with medical record privacy seems insane.
- sunshiney 10y agoAfter living a long time and experiencing the medical issues with family that I have experienced. .. I agree with you. The privacy fear is actually related to employmemt.. a fear employers will not hire you if you have medical issues.