How does the card work?
The Portrait Health Emergency Medical Data Retrieval Card Program enables you to quickly build an on-line personal health record, including an emergency medical profile. This profile which includes your medications, allergies and current diagnoses is critically essential to emergency medical responders when providing care during a crisis or catastrophe, in the event you are unable to communicate and provide a medical history, and the next of kin cannot be contacted or cannot provide the needed information. Without immediate access to this vital medical information, delays in treatment may result, and the ensuing complications may be life changing or life threatening. In the event of an emergency, EMT’s or emergency room personnel will be able to call Portrait Health and using the unique account number found on your card, and can talk live to a customer care specialist who will provide your specified emergency medical data to the medical professional in real time, 24/7, every day.
