MiCode Medical and Great Ormond Street Hospital Collaborate to Revolutionize Emergency Care
Medical institution MiCode Medical signs 10-year agreement for digital health partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital.
In a significant move for the medical industry, MiCode Medical Ltd has announced a 10-year collaboration with Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) to evaluate the effectiveness of its innovative medical QR code platform. This partnership aims to improve emergency care for children and set a new standard for accessible medical information.
A Step Forward for MiCode Medical
Professor James Ohene-Djan, the founder of MiCode Medical Lt, has described the collaboration as a monumental step for the company. MiCode is a platform that links secure, encrypted medical details to a unique QR code, empowering families and first responders to instantly access critical medical details.
Enhancing Emergency Care at GOSH
Under the terms of the agreement, MiCode will provide 1,000 QR codes to GOSH patients free of charge until they reach 21 years of age. Each QR code links to vital medical information, such as conditions, allergies, and emergency contacts[1]. The collaboration also involves working with GOSH’s Data Research, Innovation and Virtual Environments unit (GOSH DRIVE) to assess the effectiveness of the MiCode tool in real-world settings.
The Impact on Patient Care
The implementation of MiCode in GOSH has the potential to significantly improve patient care. By providing immediate access to critical medical information, MiCode can help reduce delays in treatment and ensure that patients receive appropriate care based on their specific needs[1]. Ensuring that essential medical details are readily available can significantly reduce the risk of medical errors and improve patient safety during emergencies[1]. Families can also have peace of mind knowing that their child’s vital medical information is easily accessible to healthcare providers in emergency situations[1].
Scotland as a Hub for Medical Device Innovation
This collaboration also reflects a shared commitment to improve safety, reduce delays in treatment, and empower children and families with accessible, portable medical information. The partnership aims to make Scotland a hub for medical device innovation and sustainability[1].
A New Era for Patient Care
If successful, the MiCode platform could be adopted more widely, benefiting children both nationally and internationally[1]. This collaboration is a significant step towards a new era of patient care, where critical medical information is readily available and easily accessible in emergency situations.
[1] Medical Device Manufacturing Insights, "MiCode Medical and Great Ormond Street Hospital Collaborate to Revolutionize Emergency Care" (2022) [Online]. Available: https://www.mdmi.co.uk/news/micode-medical-and-great-ormond-street-hospital-collaborate-to-revolutionize-emergency-care/ [Accessed: 12-Apr-2022].
- The collaboration between MiCode Medical and Great Ormond Street Hospital will explore the application of digital health technology, as MiCode's innovative QR code platform is aimed at revolutionizing emergency care.
- This partnership not only involves the use of medical plastics for the production of QR code devices, but also the integration of technology and science, as the goal is to assess the effectiveness of MiCode in real-world health-and-wellness scenarios.
- By applying device innovation in the form of QR codes to medical conditions, the partnership aims to improve medical care, reduce delays in treatment, and promote a sustainable approach to medical care, thereby making Scotland a hub for medical device innovation.
