In the ADAC emergency pass introduced in 2024, members and non-members aged 16 and over can digitally store important health data for free, such as personal data like name, date of birth and emergency contacts, as well as medical information on pre-existing conditions, allergies, medications, pregnancy, and implants such as a pacemaker.
Additionally, details on powers of attorney, an existing
organ donor card, or a living will can be stored.
Time-saving in emergencies
But how does it all work exactly? According to ADAC, the said data is stored in the QR code on the emergency pass in the smartphone's wallet.
In an emergency, rescue workers can then scan the QR code, read the data with their deployment tablet, and transfer
it directly to their software – and possibly also transmit it directly to the hospital. The QR code is encrypted so that sensitive data remains protected from unauthorized access even if the smartphone is lost.
Also in English
Now, additional functions have been added: The stored emergency data can also be displayed in English with a click – to facilitate
communication with rescue workers and doctors in the event of a medical emergency abroad.
This function is available after logging into the "My ADAC" portal. Further translations into other languages are also planned.
Translation function
Recently, it has also become possible for non-German-speaking citizens to enter the data in English and have it translated into German for the emergency services.
