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Re:Ask HN: What is something that doesn't exist that you wou... by sunshiney on Saturday May 28, 2016 @11:01AM (#11791851)
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.
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Re:Ask HN: What is something that doesn't exist that you wou... by vonklaus on Saturday May 28, 2016 @01:49PM (#11792536)
basically 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.

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Re:Ask HN: What is something that doesn't exist that you wou... by dreamdu5t on Saturday May 28, 2016 @10:15PM (#11794487)
Why 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.
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Re:Ask HN: What is something that doesn't exist that you wou... by sunshiney on Sunday May 29, 2016 @10:09AM (#11796422)
After 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.
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