Smart card

What does "Smart card" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A smart card in the field of medicine is like a small, portable electronic file cabinet. It's a plastic card, similar to a credit card, that has a small computer chip inside. This chip can store a lot of information about a person's health history, like what medicines they take, any allergies they have, and their past doctor visits. Doctors can use this information to provide better and faster care.

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