Pros: MedKey is a personal health record tool housed on a USB flash drive, making all records completely portable. The software, MedBytes, connects with Microsoft HealthVault. The MedKey is available as a USB drive, wristband, RFID card. (Label and scanner are available for healthcare professionals to utilize with patient records).

Cons: Emergency MedKey costs $19.95 + shipping and handling and has very basic information storage. Individual MedKey costs $39.95 + S&H with more features, and the Family MedKey costs $59.95 with a family-oriented PHR. Most video instructions have no audio to clarify information for users. The video on the initial page has audio that is not accurate for the screen.

The Bottomline: There are several pieces to this MedKey system and all of them are costly. The instructional videos have no audio and are disorienting without it unless the user is prepared to follow along quickly with the video.

Editor’s Rating:

Reviewed on August 11, 2011

Summary:
MedKey offers several USB based options for PHR tools. Emergency, Individual, and Family MedKeys on portable devices are available to store information based on the type of plan that is purchased.



Features:
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MedKey Emergency
The accompanying download includes a secure password, emergency contacts, medical allergies, medications, and insurance information.

Individual MedKey
The download for this includes complete medical records, prescription drugs, allergies, family history, medical reports, hospital visits, HealthVault connection, video tutorials, and multiple languages.

Family MedKey
The download includes the entire family on one USB MedKey, complete medical records, medication lists, allergies, family history, medical reports, hospital visits, and connection to HealthVault.