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It’s a piece of plastic no larger than a dog tag, but it can save lives.
This new generation “smart card,” called Medi-Tag or Safe-Tag, contains a tiny microchip that can store a person’s medical history — from files and lab reports to actual X-rays and EKGs. It can even hold a voice message from a doctor.
In an emergency, there will be no waiting as a medical staff frantically tries to determine what the problem is. Within seconds, doctors will know a patient’s entire medical background including whether the patient has any life-threatening diseases, allergies to medications or if they need special treatment When doctors are finished, they can update Medi-Tag files on the spot.
Medi-Tag represents a dramatic advance in information technology and holds promise for a wide range of practical applications, sayits champions. Already, the Department of Defense is preparing a largescale test on the tag for use with soldiers in combat. When coupled with a portable reader, the tag system would make medical attention in the field far more effective.
There is also unlimited potential for uses outside of the medical arena. The developer, Safe-Tech Systems of Sterling, Va., envisions people using the device to download books or movies at the library or video store. They can enjoy them later at home — and there’s no bothersome return trip necessary.
The tag is a giant leap above the typical smart cards being used today. It can be
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