BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Med-InfoChip, LLC, announced today the introduction of the Med-InfoChip(TM), an innovative product that allows a person to organize, carry and maintain his or her medical profile at all times. Designed to be worn around the neck, attached to a keychain or carried in a wallet, this lightweight, affordable ‘plug and play’ device inserts into a USB port on any computer for easy access by a patient, physician or emergency responder. Orders are now being accepted for Med- InfoChip(TM) at http://www.medinfochip.com/. A single-user version is $69.95; a double-user version is $99.95.
Whether they are healthy or sick, most people see one or more doctors or specialists per year, often several times. During these visits, they are typically asked to recite from memory myriad information such as insurance information, doctor names and telephone numbers, medical conditions, medications and dosages, allergies and immunizations. This is no easy task.
Very few people keep their medical history on hand at all times, but perhaps they should. After all, sooner or later, a situation may arise where that information would not only be useful, but could be life-saving. Patients can use Med-InfoChip(TM) to access their information when dealing with the arduous paperwork involved with seeing or changing doctors. It can also save an attending physician the time required to get medical information from another doctor. Further, during a medical emergency, baseline data contained on a Med-InfoChip(TM) can help facilitate a quick and accurate diagnosis.
“Everybody-especially seniors, adults caring for both children and older family members, and business travelers-could benefit from having their personal medical profile with them wherever they go,” said Dr. Carl Franzblau, president of Med-InfoChip, LLC. “In the past, that meant carrying around a folder full of forms from a variety of doctors. Today, thanks to digital technology, that information can be stored in a device small enough to fit on a keychain.”
Users can create a medical profile within minutes by filling out the easy- to-use template. Pre-designed forms include: allergies, diseases, medications, immunizations, emergency contacts, past medical procedures, family medical history, medical directives, insurance information and more. The large storage capacity of the device allows users to also include graphical items, such as photos, X-rays, EKGs, passports and birth certificates.
“I have been using the Med-InfoChip(TM) for nearly six months and found it very easy to create and edit my profile. What is important to me is that it has reduced some of the hassle in going to the doctor’s office,” said George Brucks of Boynton Beach, Fla. “When I make a first visit to a new doctor, I bring printouts of my medical profile from home. Instead of having to try and remember all of the medications I am taking, I just give the printouts to the office staff and nurses. Having the Med-InfoChip(TM) makes the process easier for both me and them.”
The Med-InfoChip(TM) can be a valuable tool to a number of medical professionals, including primary care physicians, cardiologists, dentists and optometrists. “When I see new patients, they are required to fill out medical history forms. However, almost everyone struggles to remember most of the details necessary to complete the forms,” said Dr. Ilana Orelowitz, a practicing optometrist in Medfield, Mass. “Med-InfoChip(TM) would save patients a tremendous amount of time and frustration in the process. It would also save me the hassle of having to contact another doctor to get the information I need. Of course, having immediate access to a patient’s comprehensive medical profile would allow me to treat them more effectively.”
“Crisis situations can occur anytime in anyplace,” said Jay Kaplan, managing director of Med-InfoChip, LLC. “An accident or sudden illness can bring a person to an emergency room in a strange city, to a doctor who doesn’t know that person’s medical history. That is why it makes sense to carry a Med- InfoChip(TM), which provides secure access to a person’s vital medical information when it is needed.”
About Med-InfoChip, LLC
Med-InfoChip, LLC was founded in January 2004 by Dr. Carl Franzblau and Jay Kaplan. The two longtime friends had grown frustrated by the hassle in remembering their medical information and transferring it from one doctor to another. The pair recognized the value of having their medical profile with them at all times and collaborated on the development of the Med-InfoChip(TM). Dr. Franzblau serves as president of Med-InfoChip, LLC and Mr. Kaplan is managing director. The Company is based in Boynton Beach, Florida. For additional information, please visit http://www.medinfochip.com/.
Media Contact: David Resnic or Jon Siegal Schwartz Communications 781-684-0770 medinfochip@schwartz-pr.com
Med-InfoChip, LLC
CONTACT: David Resnic or Jon Siegal, both of Schwartz Communications, +1-781-684-0770, medinfochip@schwartz-pr.com
Web site: http://www.medinfochip.com/