Not all is Bad
Before retiring I worked in the Health Information Technology field for almost 40 years...the last 7 as a consultant to hospitals all over the USA. While I do not believe in the "big data base in the sky" there has to be a way individuals can keep pertinent information about their health. In my 73 years I have medical information in several hospitals, doctors offices, labs, clinics etc. some of which is important (drug allergies/reactions etc.)to any healthcare provider. I think "Life certificates" (which would be carried by an individual) are a good idea. They would just contain pertinent data (and that would have to be figured out) in order to give life saving information to any health care provider. There are many things I know about my "medical life" but there are other things I have been told that I do not entirely remember and if one is really ill it is a struggle to convey any information.. It is too late for me but for future patients it is a great idea. In the day and age of "flash" drives there should be a way for an individual to keep relevant information and for providers to be able read and assess same.
