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Securamed Editor’s Rating:

While Securamed offers a multitude of tools, the fact that several site links are broken is concerning. The inability to ascertain future charges for the PHR after the free trial period is also a problem. Due to the broken links, review of the ease of use of the interface is impossible.

SPINNphr Editor’s Rating:

SPINNphr offers members a secure online PHR integrated with Microsoft HealthVault. During the pilot period, SPINNphr is free for users. Future renewal fees of an unspecified amount may be charged.

SynChart Editor’s Rating:

SynChart is a fee-based PHR for individuals or families. There is no free preview for users to try the interface prior to purchase. With the vast number of similar tools available for free, there does not seem to be any significant advantage to this particular program.

Telemedical.com Editor’s Rating:

Telemedical.com is a free online medical resource center that includes multiple services for members. The site is not particularly intuitive and users may have difficulty navigating to the desired areas.

The Smart PHR Editor’s Rating:

The Smart PHR offers a wide range of access options, the user interface of the record itself is rather confusing. Even after navigating through the various options and screens, it wasn’t really clear how the Clipboard, Everyday Chart and Life Agent care plans integrated and could best be used. Perhaps, some thought could lend a plan; however, the average user may not want to take the time required.

VitalChart.com Editor’s Rating:

PHR management is one part of VitalChart.com, a health-related online resource center. All features are free to use. The site is somewhat unwieldy and may be confusing to users.

VitalKey Editor’s Rating:

VitalKey is a completely portable, USB-based personal health record tool. VitalKey gathers records from healthcare providers and enters them into the PHR. Auto-updates via Internet connection. Information is backed up in case of loss.

VitalLife ID Editor’s Rating:

VitalLife is a self-contained USB drive attached to a wallet-sized card. The included PHR allows users to take vital medical information with them wherever they go. The drive stored data in html and pdf files and is compatible with most computers. Users should review other available fully portable PHRs as the price of this one may be prohibitive for some.

WakefieldSoft HealthFile Editor’s Rating:

WakefieldSoft HealthFile is a good alternative to the USB portable PHR tools. It is less expensive and contains areas for recording detailed medical information. The only limitation is that it is not Mac or iPod compatible. There is a Palm OS software to use with Macs, but no desktop access.

WebMD Health Manager Editor’s Rating:

WebMD Health Manager is a free online PHR with an easy-to-use interface. Multiple tools are useful in managing and maintaining health records.

WorldHealthRecord Editor’s Rating:

The WorldHealthRecord service a free PHR for secure storage of personal and family medical information. The site is presented in a less professional manner than other similar sites and navigation is cumbersome.

yourHealth: yourRecords Editor’s Rating:

UNiVAL nurses organize medical records and store in an online account. Upgraded packages include a Google profile service completed by nurses for upload to Google Health.

YourHealthRecord Editor’s Rating:

yourHealthRecord is a free, but cumbersome personal health record for online storage of medical information. No information regarding site security is noted. There are many free online PHRs that are easier to use, confirmed safe, and more thorough than YourHealthRecord.

Zaptag Editor’s Rating:

Zaptag is a UK-based personal health record manager that is user-friendly once the activation process is completed. Fees are average, although free alternatives offer similar services. The free trial allows users to test drive the interface for themselves.

Zebra Health Editor’s Rating:

Zebra Health free PHR is a very basic service. It is easy to use, but has limited features.

Zweena Health Record (ZHR) Editor’s Rating:

ZHR is a fee-based full service PHR that acquires and organizes medical records from multiple providers on a secure online website. The service is expensive, but for those users wanting a completely hands-off approach to PHR, this is a viable solution.