Pros: SynChart is a personal health record management tool. Videos provide a preview to the interface. The software appears relatively easy-to-use and is menu driven. Users may generate written reports for reference.

Cons: Individual subscriptions cost $9.95 USD for one year. Family subscriptions for up to 8 members are quite costly at $39.95 USD for one year. There is no free trial, so potential users cannot test the software prior to purchase. Synchart upgrade (merging single and family pans) costs $29.95 to merge and the $39.95 annually thereafter. The Member ID Card is $5 and refrigerator magnet kit is $2.25. The File of Life Car Pouch with two ID cards is $1.25.

The Bottomline: SynChart is a fee-based PHR for individuals or families. There is no free preview for users to try the interface prior to purchase. Pricing is quite expensive, especially when there is only a limited video tour rather than a free trial or test page.

Editor’s Rating:

Reviewed on May 4, 2011

Summary:
SynChart is a web-based personal health record management tool. It is safe and secure. Plans are available for individuals and families at varying fees. The interface is easy to use, but potential users cannot try the software before purchasing a plan.



Features:
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Personal Health Information
SynChart provides areas to record personal information, emergency contacts, healthcare providers, medical conditions, medications, allergies, immunizations, clinic and hospital visits, and health insurance information.



Women’s Health Tools
Special tools for recording Pap test results, mammogram results, menstrual history, pregnancy history, and ultrasound results are included.

Family Records
Users may add up to seven family members and manage access to each account.

Emergency Access
During the subscription process, users may provide permission for emergency personnel access. This will allow emergency personnel to view a read-only version of your records.