BERLIN: The smartphone as an "always-with-you device" is a good place to store health information for emergencies. Conveniently, both iPhones and Android phones come with a feature that allows you to do just that.
Once the feature is enabled, emergency workers or anyone else trying to help you can access vital information even when your phone is locked and you are unable to communicate.
On an Android phone, head to "Safety and emergency" in the settings and select "Medical information." Activate "Show when locked" and add health-related information such as blood type or medications you are taking as well as an emergency contact.
If you were to get into an accident, paramedics, police officers or helpful bystanders can swipe up on the lock screen and then tap the "Emergency" button to access the stored information.
To add emergency info to an iPhone, turn on "Show when locked" in the Medical ID section of the Health app. In the same section you can store information such as blood type, organ donor status, medications and allergies. You can also add an emergency contact here.
On a locked iPhone, the important information can be called up by tapping "Emergency" on the lock screen or by pressing the side button five times. – dpa/Tribune News Service
