Why VitalKey?
Crazy surgical mistakes make headlines. But you rarely hear of the common but less sensational errors that kill or injure millions every year. Last year, more Americans died from medical errors than were killed in the Vietnam War. Many of these errors could have been prevented if doctors only had the information they needed about the patients they were treating.
The U.S. Agency for Healthcare & Research Quality advises that the “The single most important way you can help to prevent errors is to be an active member of your health care team .”
This is precisely why doctors created the VitalKey. We live in a high-tech world, yet some 80% of medical records are kept on paper charts – locked away on shelves.
As your doctor will tell you, even electronic records are not easily shared between medical providers. The shuffling of medical information causes mistakes to be made and can even cause your information to be lost.
What if your financial records were handled this way?
Imagine going through life without ever looking at your credit card statement or balancing your checkbook. When is the last time you reviewed your medical records – arguably your most important personal information?
We call this “Old Medicine,” and it’s time for all of us to start practicing Smart Medicine™.
If you’re perfectly healthy, Old Medicine places you and your family at risk.
If you’re managing a medical condition, Old Medicine places you at even greater risk.
If you’re managing a healthcare budget, Old Medicine costs you money. Studies indicate that 10% of tests ordered by doctors are duplicative and unnecessary – wasting billions every year simply because previous results are inaccessible when they are needed.
Order Your VitalKey
This is the easiest precaution you can take to protect yourself and your family.
