PatientSecure uses infrared light to map an image of the blood-flow pattern through the veins of an individual’s palm. The digital palm image is converted into a unique patient identifier that interfaces with the medical center’s electronic health record system. Advanced technology ensures that each patient is correctly linked to the right medical record. Once a palm image is captured, a patient can be identified later by placing a hand on a small black box.
This method of patient identification is expected to reduce misidentifications, prevent medical identity theft and increase efficiency in hospital admissions.
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