VERICHIP Presented by Jeannette Wallett RN Objectives Given

VERICHIP™ Presented by Jeannette Wallett RN

Objectives Given the information on Verichip™ in this power point, the learner will be able to: Understand what Verichip™ is � Know how Verichip™ is used in the medical field � What hardware and software is needed to utilize Verichip™ � Ethical issues of human implantation of a microchip �

Verichip™ Objectives � � Ethical/legal issues-Is big brother really watching every move we make Nursing advantages: Quick, automatic and accurate access to patient medical information, no mistaken identify Software needed for Verichip™ information access Disadvantages of an implanted RFID chip

Verichip™ Is… � � � The size of a grain of rice Inserted under the skin Silent and invisible A dormant chip that stores a code that releases patient-specific information when a scanner passes over it Not a record keeper but a code only RFID http: //www. verichipcorp. com/

Verichip™ � � � Verichip™-Identification, protection, prevention and medical management Hardware and software is needed for Verichip™ Radio frequency identification (RFID), FDA approved implantable RFID chip for humans. Information is always with patient, secure, reversible and never lost

Verichip � � Uses a scanner to read the RFID implant, linked to a database of information for the client The nurse will use the scanner to obtain the 16 digit code from the RFID allowing access to a highly secure database to access the client’s information

Verichip™ Has… � � � Already been implanted in pets Been used successfully in other areas of life Given the scanners to hospitals for free http: //www. verichipcorp. com/

Verichip Hardware Implanted Microchip Handheld Microchip Reader RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) http: //findbiometrics. com

Implanted RFID Microchip www. verichip. com

Verichip Handheld Scanner http: //www. freewebs. com

Verichip Software 16 Digit Unique Code Verimed Health Link Database Password Protected Database www. healthlink. com

Verichip Software 16 Digit Unique Identifier Code

Software Evaluation Human Factors involved in utilizing Verichip™ Ergonomics of Verichip™ use Usability of Verichip™

Information System Clinical Uses of Verichip ™ Special Purpose

Summarization of Information System for Verichip ™ Who uses Verichip ™ Technology Functionality of Verichip™ IS Configuration Data Standards Disease and Procedure Classification Recommendations of Verichip™ Use

Verichip™ Chips NOT Charts? It’s In Our future

Ethical considerations for Verichip™ Is Big Brother really watching Us

Disadvantages Must have scanner Must have password to access Healthlink Database Fee for service Implantation site reaction http: //www. msnbc. com

Advantages Access to health status of patient Use in patients unable to communicate Up to date information Patients decide what information to disclose No mistaken identity Privacy

To Sum It All Up Verichip™ provides: Instant information Privacy Life Saving Decisions Peace of Mind

References Verichip™ Home Webpage. http: //www. verichipcorp. com. Accessed June 2009. Home Link Home Webpage. http: //www. healthlinkinfo. com. Accessed June 2009. MSNBC Home Webpage. http: //www. msnbc. msn. com/id/6237364/. Accessed June 2009. Findbiometrics Home Webpage. http: //www. findbiometrics. com. Accessed June 2009. Freewebs Home Webpage. http: //www. freewebs. com. Accessed July 2009.