How to set up Medical ID in the iPhone Health app for emergencies

Macworld

A key advantage of carrying an always-connected device with you is that you can summon help in nearly any emergency. But what if you’re incapacitated? By setting up Medical ID within the Health app in iOS, you can let anyone near you or who discovers you use your phone to send health information to emergency responders or call people you mark as emergency contacts.

In the Health app, tap your profile picture in the upper-right corner, then tap Medical ID. You can tap Edit to add information about allergies...