January 29, 1999
Washington U. Researchers Test 'Smart Card' for Medical Records
Researchers from Washington University, in St. Louis, are combining Web technology with a microchip-implanted plastic card to try out a system that could make a person's medical records accessible to an authorized physician anywhere on the planet.
The idea behind the system is straightforward: A patient's complete medical records are stored on a secure World-Wide Web server, and the plastic card -- known as a
This is an article for subscribers only. You may access this article by purchasing a:
Digital or Print Subscription
Web Pass
Already have an account? Log In Now.
-
First Person
-
Notes From Academe
-
Commentary
