| abstract |
A system and method for storing medical information and medications for use in an emergency. The system includes a rigid storage container with personalized individual patient medical information on an external surface of the storage container, including a photograph of the individual patient, information regarding the contents of the storage container and emergency contact information. The method uses an internet-based computer system to generate a summary of patient medical information which is mounted for viewing on an external surface of the storage container. The summary is supplied and mounted for viewing from an external surface of the storage container. Once the medications are included within the storage container, a care giver is provided with the storage container for safe keeping in the event of a health emergency. |