World Medical Card is a two-in-one solution for travellers with medical conditions.
In a world that’s constantly on the move, whether for business or pleasure, one essential item often gets overlooked in the packing list: easily accessible, comprehensive medical information.
Imagine an emergency striking while abroad, in a remote area, or simply in a new town where nobody knows your medical history or speaks your language. That’s where the World Medical Card steps in, acting as a silent, yet incredibly vital, medical advocate. It’s for anyone with any medical condition, regardless of its severity.
The World Medical Card is a physical medical ID card and secure app that conveniently stores members’ vital medical information. For travellers, their user-generated data ensures that medical professionals and first responders can quickly access information to provide accurate and timely treatment in emergencies globally. Arne Veidung, the founder of the World Medical Card, explained, “I want to see an end to medical communication problems that ultimately can cause deaths to disappear forever.”
Membership in the World Medical Card offers a powerful two-in-one combination: a physical medical ID card and a secure, easy-to-use mobile application designed to put your critical health data directly into the hands of medical professionals abroad. Trond Rørnes, Chairman of the Board of WMC Holding, added, “Our vision is that nobody dies because of a lack of critical medical information, and our mission is to provide our members with lifesaving information to give them peace of mind.”
What is the World Medical Card and How Does It Work?
At its core, the World Medical Card is a personal identification system for medical purposes. Members create a detailed profile of their health information, which can include medications and prescriptions, allergies, diagnoses, surgeries and implants, vaccination records, donor status, multiple emergency contacts, including loved ones, travel partners, and anyone else who may need to know your medical information in case of an emergency, insurance details, X-rays or hospital records.
The information stored is secure and accessible in two primary ways:
The Physical Card: A durable, credit-card-sized card containing your most vital information, sealed for privacy, includes members’ medical information in World Health Organisation (WHO) global standards codes (ICD-11 for diagnoses and ATC for medicines), allowing medical professionals to understand them globally. A medical profile can be obtained via a unique password sealed inside. Crucially, this works even without internet or power, making it invaluable in remote or emergency scenarios.
The Mobile App: A secure application for your smartphone or tablet that allows you to manage and update your profile. One of its standout features is the ability to translate your medical information into up to 135 languages, ensuring that language barriers don’t hinder effective communication with healthcare providers. The app can also help you locate nearby doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies.
A key aspect of the World Medical Card is its adherence to World Health Organization (WHO) global standards codes (ICD-11 for diagnoses and ATC for medicines). This standardisation means that medical and pharmaceutical personnel worldwide can understand your condition and requirements, regardless of their native language or local medical terminology.
In a world where health is paramount and unforeseen circumstances can arise at any moment, the World Medical Card offers a robust, secure, and globally understood two-in-one solution for managing vital medical information. It’s for the safety of members and a step towards ensuring they receive the best possible care, wherever they are.
