Medical record/management system with augmented patient images for rapid retrieval

Abstract

A system and method for patient healthcare information management. The system includes a fingerprint scanner that generates fingerprint data by scanning the finger of a patient. That fingerprint data is forwarded to a hand scan server that performs a lookup to retrieve a corresponding patient ID or social security number. That patient ID or social security number is then sent to a healthcare server, such as at a hospital or other healthcare facility, to retrieve the healthcare information for the patient. That is particularly useful for patients who are unconscious or otherwise unable to recall or relay their identifying information and/or healthcare information history to the healthcare practitioner. In addition, the system can include an imaging capture device to take a picture of the patient. That image is displayed in conjunction with annotations that indicate the patient healthcare information history for the patient. That enables the healthcare practitioner to rapidly and easily see the patient's healthcare history and related details.

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