Abstract: A simple, low cost device to communicate important information about a change in state relative to someone's health or wellness, ie recovery from surgery or illness. This invention focuses on the delivery of such information in audio (or video) format, tailored to the language needs of the patient or caregiver, in a simple, intuitive device that the user can access any time to hear the appropriate message. In it's simplest embodiment, the device is a disposable VoiceCard with multiple buttons, each providing an important message for a different stage of a patient's journey (ie just after surgery, early recovery, full recovery). The VoiceCard can also be combined with a greeting card, either as a physical device or digital product, to “gift” valuable medical information in conjunction with well wishes.

Abstract: An audible medical information system for a patient or other lay user that is loaded with content by a company or the health care practitioner and can be played at will by the patient and a means for recording information in the audio file. In one embodiment, the system records information in a physical card that the user can have with them without the need for any electronic devices such as a computer or smart phone. Other embodiments may include electronic audio or video files delivered to a computer or smart phone. The audio file can contain up to several minutes of audible information, some of which may be patient specific and some of which may be disease or medication specific. The information may include pre- or post-surgical instructions, information about medications or basic use instructions for medical devices. The file(s), which can play when a card is opened (note card format) or a button is pressed (credit card or digital format), will repeat the information as the user desires.