We can but should we? How far is too far? Imagine a world where an individual's complete and accurate medical history can be accessed and updated simply by scanning a microchip or radio frequency identification (RFID) device implanted in the body. Imagine a patient arriving at the point of care; the chip embedded in the patient's body would be scanned to upload patients' health information into providers' health information system (HIS). During this meeting, new information will be stored in the HIS. When the patient is discharged, their updated health information will be uploaded from the HIS to the patient's microchip. Implanting an electronic medical record in every US citizen has its pros and cons; the contemplated question is “Can we, but should we”? Radio Frequency Identification Device TechnologyThe Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility (2012) defines RFID as a universal term used to describe a system that transmits the identity of an object or person wirelessly, using radio waves . The function of an RFID system is to allow the transmission of data by a portable device, called a tag, which is read by an RFID reader and processed according to the needs of a particular application (Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility , 2012). RFID tags are small objects that can be implanted or attached to products (clothing, shoes, etc.), humans, or animals that enable data storage and retrieval. Without the need for physical contact, this type of data can be collected and read through clothing, the human body and non-metallic materials. In recent years, RFID tags have been used to identify animals for health or non-health reasons... halfway down the page... RFID (radio frequency identification) tags implantable in humans. American Journal Of Bioethics, 8(8), 44-48.Health WorldNet, Inc. (2009, March 1). Electronic Medical Record: the pros and cons. Retrieved March 18, 2012, from Heads or Tails: http://healthworldnet.com/articles/heads-or-tails/electronic-medical-records:-the-pros-and-cons.htmlHealthcare Information and Management Systems. (2012). Electronic health record. Retrieved March 19, 2012, from HIMSS: http://www.himss.org/ASP/topics_ehr.aspLewan, L. (2007, September 9). Chip implants linked to animal tumors. Retrieved March 20, 2012, from The Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/08/AR2007090800997_pf.htmlSade, R. M. 2007. Radio frequency identification devices in humans. Report of the Council on Judicial and Ethical Affairs (CEJA) AMA. CEJA 5-A Report-07.