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Did you know your iPhone could potentially save your life in a medical emergency?
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A TIP THAT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE Did you know your iPhone could potenAally save your life in a medical emergency?
Much like Medical ID bracelets, this liLle-‐ known feature stores important medical informaAon in your iPhone, which can be accessed even if the phone is locked.
The feature is part of the phone’s Health app and allows you to store details such as medical condiAons, allergies, medicaAons you take and your blood type as well as emergency contact details
Basically, in the unfortunate case that you are found unconscious or unable to communicate, your iPhone can provide invaluable informaAon to first responders and medical staff. 1. Open the Health app
How to set up a Medical ID? 1. Open the Health app
2. Tap “Medical ID” on the boLom right hand corner 3. Tap “Create Medical ID”
4. Fill in all relevant informaAon, including emergency contact numbers from your contact list 5. Make sure ‘Show When Locked’ is enabled
Now, if you hit the ‘Emergency’ opAon on your lock screen, an opAon called ‘Medical ID’ will appear in the boLom le] hand corner, displaying your informaAon.