MyVirtualHealthCheck

Pros: MyVirtualHealthCheck is a personal health management system designed to help users manage health and medical details. The free plan will work for users without complex medical issues. A mobile version that integrates with the online tool is available from the iTunes store for iPod touch and iPhone for $1.99.

Cons: The paid plans are quite pricey. The free basic plan will work well for some, but paid plans with expanded options are offered at $9.99 or $23.99 per month. Username and password both require 8 characters with at least one number. These may be difficult for some users to create and remember. The biggest drawback is that this application does not provide any record entry or management for medications or medical conditions. For example, tracking blood pressure would be more effective paired with medication information.

The Bottomline: For those looking for a way to monitor glucose, BP, pulse, or weight, this may be a helpful tool. This program does NOT provide a comprehensive view of a user’s medical status or health.

Editor’s Rating:

Reviewed on January 29, 2011

Summary:
MyVirtualHealthCheck is an application designed to monitor blood sugar, heart rate, blood pressure, and weight. It has an iPod touch/iPhone compatible mobile program available for entry on-the-go. This program does not provide facilities to track medical conditions or medications.

Features:
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Varied Plans
The Basic free plan includes customer support, the ability to add vital signs, view 30 day results, a food diary, activity log, and disease resources. Note: The resources are small notations about health issues, some with links to other web sites.

The Wellness Plan, at $9.99/month, adds the following to the Basic Plan: the ability to view a custom date range, the ability to export vitals in various formats, and some advanced reporting tools for vitals.

The Care Giver Plan, at $23.99 per month, adds vital alerts by email, phone, or text, as well as multiple login permissions. This plan is designed for users who are caregivers and wish to monitor vital signs and activity levels of their family member or patient.

Easy Interface
Entering any vital sign is simple and menu-driven.



Wireless Monitoring Integration
Options for linking equipment, such as the Fora Care Glucose and Blood Pressure Monitoring System, is available. Various monitoring devices are available for order through the website. These devices can automatically upload vital signs to the patient’s record.

Mobile App
Users can link to their accounts via iPod touch or iPhone with a mobile version of the application. This allows users to enter information when away from their computers. It includes the ability to record and track vital signs as well as access a nutritional database.