# iPhone emergency safety and Medical ID features

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iphone-emergency-safety-and-medical-id-features
> Updated: 2026-08-31T15:52:19.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Apple provides various emergency safety features and settings for iPhone users through iOS. A central component is the Medical ID feature within the Health app, which enables users to store and share critical information such as blood type, allergies, medications, and health conditions with first responders.

By enabling the ‘Show When Locked’ option, responders can access this data from the passcode screen without unlocking the device. Users can also designate emergency contacts to be notified automatically during events like Crash Detection or through Emergency SOS. Additionally, the ‘Emergency Bypass’ setting allows specific contacts to reach a user even if the device is in silent mode or a Focus mode is active. Users can further enhance this setup by adding a profile photo to assist responders in verifying identity.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Apple iPhone users can set up emergency Medical ID

iPhone users can set up a Medical ID in the Apple Health app to ensure emergency responders can access vital health information and contacts from a locked screen.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-iphone-users-can-set-up-emergency-medical-id

### 2026-08-17: iPhone emergency safety features and settings guide

iPhone users can utilize built-in iOS safety features, including Medical ID for first responders and automated emergency contact notifications, to improve response during crises.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iphone-features-guide-covers-status-bar-icons-and-emergency-settings

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