Pros: motionPHR is utilized via iPhone or Droid cell phone. iPhone users previously gave the app 5 out of 5 stars – the highest rating. The current version has an average of 2 stars.

Cons: Some users may find entering information on the cell phones to be difficult or cumbersome. iPhone users must pay $9.99 for the app and the cost to Android users is undisclosed. Users of Droid phones must search for the app for pricing. Droid users are primarily responsible for the low ratings. They complain of inability to link to Google accounts. There is no Internet backup. All data is stored directly on the cell phone.

The Bottomline: This fully mobile PHR is integrated into the cell phone software of two popular models: the iPhone and Droid. The application is moderately priced. No Internet connection is required for use. Some users complain of poor support for problems.

Editor’s Rating:

Reviewed on May 27, 2011

Summary:

motionPHR is a personal health record application for use with two popular cell phone models: iPhone and Droid. The application is available for a reasonable fee and has a lite version for review. The convenience of having medical records stored on a cell phone is a big plus. Users will always have current information available for new providers, emergency personnel, or specialists.



Features:
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Secure
The application is encrypted and password protected on both devices. Data is compliant with Continuity of Care Record standards. The application is compatible with Google Health.



Categories
The app contains categories for medications, immunizations, and alerts & allergies. Easy-to-use interface allows users to enter the drug name, prescribing physician, Rx#, pharmacy name and phone, number of refills, and directions.



Immunizations are entered with date, product, doctor and code.



Enter medications, alerts & allergies, immunizations, problems, results, conditions and procedures into the simple application. Data for multiple users may be entered. Data may be securely backed up with Google Docs.

Multiple records are easily maintained via iPhone.



Medication Reminders may be set easily to avoid missing doses



Integrated Help Files are available to assist users with questions about the application.