Pros: My Pocket File offers three types of PHRs in this program, each with different features. Options range from an Emergency Medical Card to full PHR management service with unlimited updates. Product is secure, mobile and easily transportable.

Cons: The cost is quite high. The price is $99.95 for the iDoc Card. The mDoc Card ranges from $99.95-$199.95. The Emergency Medical card is $30.00. In addition to these annual fees, there are also per page fees from medical providers for copying pages of medical records.

The Bottomline: Range of options available. The price may be prohibitive for some users. There is a full sample for users to view prior to purchase. Information is very complete.

Editor’s Rating:

Reviewed on June 27, 2011

My Pocket File offers three types of PHRs: iDoc Card, mDoc Card with PHR management service, and Emergency Medical Card. Each is slightly different. Payment can be made via PayPal.

Features

The My Pocket File iDoc Card
This application is for digitizing large amounts of medical records. Up to 1000 documents may be added and are password protected. For the annual fee, $99.95, the service will digitize and organize the files into categories and place them on an iDoc Card that is password protected. The annual fee includes 4 updates per year with no additional charge if there are changes to the health information. After purchase, users may submit forms and documents via fax or upload to secure site. My Pocket File then creates a credit card sized CD with all of the important documents on it, in addition to an Emergency Medical Form. The optional archival services save the users information for one year on a secure server in case a new copy is needed.

The My Pocket File mDoc Card with PHR Management Service
This application consolidates medical information into a mobile, secure, (128 bit encrypted) digital format. Information may be shared with healthcare providers by emailing the secure file or sharing it by signing a permission form to deliver the records to your doctor. After purchase, a user provides My Pocket File with authorization to acquire records from physicians or healthcare providers. Fees may apply for these copy requests. State laws for accessing medical records may also apply. My Pocket File will gather the information and create a custom mDoc card which will be shipped to the user. It will be compatible with any computer. For $99.95, medical documents are digitized, secured, and archived for one year. For $199.95, The mDoc Family Plan includes up to 4 members per mDoc card. Service offers unlimited updates.



Once received, the digital information will appear in organized formats.

The My Pocket File Emergency Medical Card
This is a card that contains information collected specifically to be of assistance in emergency situations. The user submits the Personal Medical questionnaire and that information is added to the Emergency Medical Card. In addition to medical information, this service includes a digital living will, organ donor information, power of attorney, and other important information. This is a digital card that may be used by first responders to provide appropriate medical care. It contains only the basic, necessary information that might be needed in the event of an emergency.