Is Hackensack Whacked?
Here's a news story that says: Hackensack University Medical Center and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey are participating in a two-year pilot program to implant a VeriChip radio frequency identification microchip in the arms of patients with chronic diseases.
Are they nuts? I don't think so, but I'm waiting for the mainstream media to get a whiff of this one. This story has actually been circulating for a few days and so far, nothing's been said. That may be due to the fact that this is a respected medical institution versus a couple of crazy Eddies planting seeds for kicks and giggles after one too many brews. But we'll see... stay tuned.
Are they nuts? I don't think so, but I'm waiting for the mainstream media to get a whiff of this one. This story has actually been circulating for a few days and so far, nothing's been said. That may be due to the fact that this is a respected medical institution versus a couple of crazy Eddies planting seeds for kicks and giggles after one too many brews. But we'll see... stay tuned.
posted by Dave at Thursday, July 27, 2006
1 Comments:
This is not as far-fetched as it seems. Improper patient identification is a major issue in healthcare. Giving a patient the wrong med occurs too often and can cause sever reactions or even death.
Patients suffering from chronic issues are "frequent flyers" in the hospital's Emergency Department. They need to have some way to alert the medical staff of their condition quickly and accurately in ensure safe, quality care.
This type of technology will become the norm within the next few years.
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