The following examples are provided for illustration purposes only. Actual procedures will be implemented at the discretion of the various countries, and will be influenced by medical software selections, governmental policies and national regulations.

Patient Receives Medical Care:
The patient's GlobalMed-ID is inserted in the CD drive of the physician's computer. The patient and physician are prompted to enter their authorization codes in order to access the Electronic Medical Record "EMR" stored on the GlobalMed-ID. Patient files are downloaded to the physician's computer; and automatically decrypted. Any new medical data is encrypted and digitally signed prior to being uploaded to the CD. The EMR file on the GlobalMed-ID acts as a continuously updated backup file to the physician's records.

Patient Requires Prescription Drugs:
Prior to and uploading the prescription to the patient's GlobalMed-ID, it is cross-checked with the patient's medical history to identify possible negative side effects. The patient then presents their GlobalMed-ID to the pharmacist. The patient and pharmacist are prompted to enter their authorization codes to access the Pharmacy File. The pharmacist downloads/decrypts prescription data and dispenses the medication. The digital signature is “broken” to prevent multiple submittals.

Emergency Medical Situation:
Emergency medical personnel insert the patient's GlobalMed-ID in a portable computer. Critical emergency data is accessed without requiring an Internet connection or access codes. If the patient is unconscious, physicians may access the patient's complete EMR using strict emergency security protocols.

Patients Review Their EMR:
Patients download and automatically decrypt their entire medical records by inserting their GlobalMed-ID and entering their PIN and password. Patients may upload data only to their "Patient Provided Data" file.

Social Security Administration Option:
Pending required legislation, citizens may access their Social Security files by inserting the GlobalMed-ID, clicking the Social Security Administration link, and entering their password. They may then conveniently file E-111/E-112 Forms and/or perform other functions online from any European location.