Pros: MotherKnows gives parents 24/7 access to a child’s medical records and history from the convenience of a smart phone or an internet-enabled computer. The platform shows a full set of health information, from allergies to immunizations to growth charts and physician consultations. The information in the records is sent to the parents first for checking before being uploaded and is virtually the same as that indicated in the doctor’s physical records so you can be assured of no discrepancies. One of the most important aspects is that the health data is protected through encryption and is never shared with external parties. In addition, parents have the say on who may access their children’s records.

Cons: The subscription-based personal health record (PHR) is still in a closed beta testing period and is not yet ready for full use by consumers. Once it has been launched, the annual cost to parents will be $49 per year, which is a bit steep compared to other PHR providers.

The Bottomline: MotherKnows provides parents with convenience in all aspects from setup to accessing records. Setup is a breeze. Upon signing up, you’ll be emailed a PHR release authorization within an hour. All you have to do is to affix your electronic signature onto the records request. You may then see growth charts, past medications, immunizations due soon, and so much more.

Editor’s Rating:

Reviewed on July 31, 2011

Summary:
MotherKnows provides parents with comprehensive records of their children’s medical history including:

• Growth charts (height and weight)
• Immunization records (past and upcoming)
• Diagnosed medical conditions
• Current prescriptions
• Allergies
• Developmental milestones
• PDF versions and images of all records
  

Features:
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Update of Records
Doctors simply have to fax results of consultations and labs, which is legally required especially if the patient asks for that information, and MotherKnows takes care of the rest. Before uploading, the company sends the data to the parents for double-checking. The parents will then have to confirm information, affix their electronic signature on a release form, and send it back to MotherKnows for processing. With this, parents would be assured of the accuracy of the information that would be posted as part of their children’s records.



Appointment History
MotherKnows obtains your child’s records from each doctor’s visit so you can easily see the reason for going to the doctor, the diagnosis that was given, and the instructions that the doctor gave. This would prove invaluable especially for children with medical conditions that require frequent visits to different and constant intake of medications. For instance, if you’re asked by another specialist about your child’s medical history, you can just logon to the Internet and view your child’s records about past medications and diagnoses.

Comprehensive Records
Through MotherKnows, parents can have 24/7 access to their child’s growth charts, prescribed medications, physician diagnoses, allergies, immunizations, and so much more. Should you need to print your child’s records, they are available in PDF format. One very useful feature is that MotherKnows sends reminders for upcoming immunizations.

Security
MotherKnows assures its users that all data will remain secure and that the product follows the Federal HITECH and HIPAA acts. Data is encrypted while in transit and while static. In addition, access to records is password-protected.