Pros: Personal MD offers several tools within its Health Manager. Personal health record management, printable emergency card, medication reminders, a drug interaction tool and several reference utilities are available to members.

Cons: Utilization of the tools on Personal MD entails a membership fee of $7.95/month. Members cannot preview the actual site utilities without signing up and providing credit card information – “learn more” links for paid areas do not connect.

The Bottomline: Personal MD offers several useful tools for members willing to pay $7.95/month. Prospective customers cannot preview the utilities to try them and assess whether they are appropriate for their individual needs.

Editor’s Rating: (2 out of 5)

Reviewed on August 26, 2009

Summary:
Personal MD offers members a secure online PHR, printable emergency card, 24 hr. HouseCall program, and other tools to promote healthy lifestyle and preserve medical information. The fee-based service does not allow users to preview the interface until payment information is entered.



Features:
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Medical Record
With a combination of Internet and fax use, members can upload medical records into the secure site. Users can then organize and manage family medical records.

24 Hr. HouseCall
Health professionals are available to answer non-emergency questions from members 24 hours/day.

PersonalMD Emergency Card
Members receive an emergency card containing information necessary for appropriate care in case of crisis situation.

Medication Reminder
For an additional $24.95/year, members may use this handy service. After a quick and easy online sign-up, users can enter as many medication reminders as they want online. These reminders will automatically be sent via cell phone or pager.

Drug Interaction Tool
After accepting the site disclaimer, members can check an unlimited number of medications for adverse drug interactions.



Additional Resources
Personal MD offers many additional resources for Women's, Men's, Senior's, and Children's health. Each area offers news and topics appropriate to each group. Health Centers allow research in various specialty medical areas. Drug database and health encyclopedias are also tools available to members.