Pros: Activ Doctors Online is an online personal health record management tool paired with a mechanism to obtain a second medical opinion from medical experts worldwide.

Cons: The pricing structure is very expensive. An individual PHR is offered at $14.95/month or $149.50 per year, PHR family plan is $29.90/month or $299/year, individual PHR with Second Medical Opinion (SMO) service costs $45/month or $450/year, and family PHR & SMO is $90/month or $900/year. À la carte services include data collection and medical record management for $75 for one year and an additional SMO for $1,200 per addition opinion. There is no free trial.

The Bottomline: Without a free trial or preview, this is an extremely pricey PHR option. Users may find that getting a second opinion live from a doctor is less expensive than using this service. Potential customers should do some shopping before opening their wallets for this PHR.

Editor’s Rating:

Reviewed on January 30, 2011

Summary:
Activ Doctors Online is a personal health record management tool that stores information online. It also offers a Second Opinion Service from its network of over 700 physicians.

Features:
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Online Secure PHR
The site indicates that medical records, that are already digital, may be downloaded into the system and that paper records may be digitized and added. All records are then accessible online in a secure and confidential manner. There are no preview screenshots or trials for users to view what the PHR looks like or how it may be to use.

Medical Records
Users may store medical, family, and social histories; surgical records; medication and allergy information; immunizations; and lab reports.

Second Medical Opinion
This service is an ONLINE option, meaning the user will not be receiving a face-to-face second opinion. Patients should use caution, as these physicians will be reviewing only recorded information and subjective input without any accompanying physical examination. The consult is directed to a specialist within the network of over 700 doctors. Written opinions and recommendations are completed within 48 hours.