Pros: Personal health information is recorded to a mini CD that will fit in a wallet. My Medical CD includes basic medical information that may be edited by using the site Update page. Health care professionals may use the Electronic Filing Box feature to view images.

Cons: Extensive information must be provided either by internet or mail-in application. Cost is $49.95 USD for the CD + $29.95 for the Annual Security Maintenance Fee + $5.95 for shipping and handling (additional CDs are $14.95 each). CDs are not as durable as USB flash drives, so if the CD is kept in a wallet, it could become damaged. Updates are not added to the CD, only the web page.

The Bottomline: My Medical CD is a basic PHR contained on a mini CD for portability. Information may be added online or by printing, completing, and mailing a PDF file. The initial costs are a minimum of $85.85 with ongoing costs of $29.95/year. The high cost and potential fragility of the mini CD suggest that potential users may want to weigh other options before committing to My Medical CD.

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Reviewed on January 3, 2010

Summary:
My Medical CD is a portable personal health record device utilizing a mini CD. Users may enter information online or via printable form submitted to My Medical CD. The information is then burned to a mini CD and is sent to the user along with a printed version of the information and instructions. There are areas for secure data storage as well as image uploads. Information may be edited either by the individual user online or by calling My Medical CD.



Features:
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Easy Updates
Once a user’s information is burned to the My Medical CD device, updates can be easily entered either on the Update web page or by calling the toll free customer service number provided. It is important to note that updates will be noted on the Update web page but will NOT be added to the CD as it is not rewritable. New, revised CDs can be ordered at $14.95 + $5.95 shipping and handling.

Electronic Filing Box
This feature allows uploads to the online portion of My Medical CD. Any image, lab result, x-ray, or doctor’s note may be added here. Again, this will NOT be saved to the actual CD.



Medical History
The medical history section of the CD contains basic information regarding conditions, medications, and healthcare providers. It is very important to make sure that as much of this information is added as possible when completing initial data collection because updates will not be added to the CD.

Emergency Medical Information
This section provides a fast, comprehensive overview of the most important information that should be accessed in an emergency situation. It includes emergency contacts, allergies, medications, and insurance data.