Medical ID on iPhone is something that is often overlooked, although this important feature is recommended for all users as it provides information about you that may be important in an emergency, like allergies, medical conditions, and your emergency contacts.
With a Medical ID created, your iPhone can display this information so that it’s available for someone attending to you in an emergency and your emergency contacts can be notified with a text message and your current location (if available) and—for a period of time after you enter SOS mode—your emergency contacts receive updates when your location changes.
In emergencies where first responders are on hand to provide medical assistance, our Medical ID can be accessed from the Lock Screen by swiping up or pressing the Home button (depending on your iPhone model), tapping Emergency on the passcode screen, then tapping Medical ID. This gives the responders to see any logged existing medical conditions, allergies, and your emergency contacts.
How to create a Medical ID on iPhone
- Open the Health app
- Tap your picture at the top right, then tap Medical ID
- Select Get Started or Edit, then enter your information
- Below Emergency Contacts, tap Add Emergency Contact, then add your contacts
- Tap Done
To view your Medical ID from the Home Screen, touch and hold the Health app icon, then choose Medical ID.
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