PORTABLE VETERINARY MEDICAL RECORD APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

An embodiment of a portable veterinary medical record system includes a portable memory storage device that contains both a data structure for medical records and a set of processing instructions related to use of the device. The set of instructions may include authentication instructions for user authentication; instructions for data storage; instructions for updating medical record information; instructions for recognizing host veterinary patient information management software; and instructions for displaying medical record information, for example. According to the embodiment, the set of instructions are automatically executed by a computer that couples with the device. An embodiment provides for authentication cards and authentication PINs to facilitate double-key authentication. The device may be retained by an animal owner. Such retention makes records more readily available in an emergency or during travel. In addition, owner retention of the device represents a practical acknowledgement of veterinary medical record co-ownership.