Pros: Medistick offers both USB and SD card storage options for portable health records. With clear labeling and adequate storage space, medical professionals can access a patient’s record quickly in emergency situations.

Cons: The Medistick is one of the least affordable models of USB health records currently on the market. At a much lower price point, patients could find similar devices with the same capabilities.

The Bottomline: Although the 512MB and 1GB devices offer plenty of storage space and the health record is simple to update, patients pay upwards of $70.00 (excluding shipping charges) for the portable health record.
Editor’s Rating:

Reviewed on May 5, 2012

Summary: With a simple interface and plug and go capabilities, Medistick is likely to work best for seniors who want a no frills electronic health record. With an extra durable design, the data will stay protected against potential environmental damage.

Features:
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Comprehensive Medical History Storage
Patients can store an unlimited amount of medical information within the Medistick interface. Types of data that could be stored include a patient’s dental records, a list of medical conditions, prescription drug usage and allergy information.

Extra Tough Sport Edition
In some cases, patients may need their device to survive even the most extreme conditions. The Sport Edition of the Medistick is constructed from two layers of metal and has the highest level of durability. Tests conducted by the manufacturer show that it’s not only waterproof and fire proof, but also bullet proof.



Pre-Filled Forms
Many patients may not know what to include when developing their own personal health records. Medistick makes this task simple by offering up easy to read templates with all of the details that medical professionals would possibly need. Available fields include weight, height, diagnosed medical conditions, medications and allergies.

Contact Storage
A comprehensive emergency contact list can be stored on a person’s Medistick device. Contacts can include family members and friends who should be contacted in case of an emergency. A patient’s medical professionals and contact details can also be kept on his Medistick.

Search Features
A search features allows patients to locate the names of different medications, supplements, allergies and surgeries. Patients must click the check box to add their choices to the medical record.

Windows/Mac/Linux Supported
Most computers with a USB drive will be able to work with Medistick. System requirements include the installation of Windows 2000 and higher, Mac 10.0 and higher and Linux Kernel 2.4.2 and higher.

Slim Design
The standard version can be placed on a key ring to transport place to place. A slim version is one of the smallest USB products worldwide and is approximately the same size as a credit card. The small size makes it ideal for wallet storage.

Security
The level of security is completely up to the patient. They can choose to encrypt the data stored on the Medistick or require a password to be entered prior to health record access.