| abstract |
The present disclosure provides an electronic device that includes at least one sensor indicative of a physiological condition of a user, the at least one sensor worn by a patient. The electronic device can further include a location determination module configured to determine a location of a patient. The electronic device can receive a measured information from the sensor and determine if the physiological condition of the user indicates an urgent medical need. When the physiological condition of the user indicates an urgent medical need, the electronic device can contact emergency services and access and contact one or more of a contact in an electronic address book associated with the processing system. The electronic device can provide a location of the user based on information determined by the location determination module. |