Frequently Asked Questions About MIDEO^®

MIDEO stands For My Informed Decision on VidEO.

MIDEO is life-saving evidence-based technology that was formulated from a scientific body of research called the TRIAD (The Realistic Interpretation of Advance Directives). MIDEO is a video advance directive as well as a video medical order for life sustaining treatment that is in your own words and has been formulated to translate your wishes into clinical understanding.

MIDEO is created through a facilitated medical evaluation with a licensed medical provider.

From that evaluation a medical prescription for your care is created. It is then recorded and placed on our secure servers. We utilize ID cards called MIDEO ID cards and ask that they be kept with your insurance Cards and driver’s license in your wallet or purse. You also receive a MIDEO Magnet for your refrigerator as paramedics are often trained to look on the side of your refrigerator for your living will or advance directive.

We’ll guide you through the whole MIDEO process

The only preparation you need to do beforehand is to gather the necessary medical information that you need to provide at the time of the evaluation and to make sure your appearance at the time of the evaluation is how you wish to appear in your video.

Other advance directives are written on paper. MIDEO is tech-based.

Paper is nothing more than a guess by a medical stranger. MIDEO combines directional text on the ID card combined with technology that allows for the rapid retrieval of your video explaining your wishes in real time. It’s the most highly accurate form of advance directive or medical order that exists today to ensure your safety.

The MIDEO video is accessed by QR Code.

Any type of smart device such as a smart phone (iPhone or Android) can access the QR Code used for MIDEO. The Camera of the smart phone quickly scans the QR code technology on the MIDEO ID card. Your video is then quickly retrieved within seconds in a safe and secure manner.

MIDEO is covered by Most major commercial insurance plans..

Also, Many Managed Medicare and Medicare with supplemental insurance plans have covered the cost of MIDEO in full or for a co-pay.

MIDEO advance directives are safely stored on servers.

MIDEO servers have the highest levels of security for your protection. These servers allow the video advance directive to be secure and retrievable in seconds anywhere, any time to ensure you receive the right care at the right time.

We see patients in person in our offices (where available) and nationally via tele-medicine.

We are always evaluating medical practices in various parts of the United States. Contact us to see if we have a clinician in your area.

Yes, MIDEO is a legally binding advance care directive.

Yes, MIDEO is HIPAA compliant.