Pros: Zaptag is an online storage service for personal health records. Online information can be integrated into the Zaptag USB medical ID. The Zaptag online PHR tool comes with a 14-day free trial. Since information is web-based, the user is not tied to a particular computer to access his/her medical records. The PHR can be accessed, viewed, or edited from any web browser in any part of the world. Medical data can also be shared with one’s health providers to allow for remote monitoring. The user interface features labeled tabs that allow for quick referencing of information. The site is very easy to use and navigate.

Cons: Account activation is a multi-step process, which rather seems unnecessary. The activation email takes time to arrive. Zaptag PHR does not include tools managing or maintaining health records of several persons (e.g. family members). The Zaptag medical ID runs on Windows XP and Vista computers only; the software does not support Mac. No online demo is available, so users are not able to pre-assess features prior to registration.

The Bottomline: Zaptag is a personal health record and storage service targeted for individuals. While the activation process is not the smoothest, the actual PHR interface is easy to use and navigate. Subscriptions are moderately priced. There’s no online demo available, but a 14-day free trial allows customers to try the actual software before fully committing themselves to the service.

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Reviewed on August 21, 2011

Summary:
Zaptag is a UK-based personal health record manager servicing clients from many parts of the world. The fee-based PHR tool includes an interface for maintaining and managing data. Sharing technology allows authorized health providers to view their patient’s data, and even add records to the account. The Zaptag PHR software is also available in USB form. Subscription is renewable monthly (£7 or about $11.60), bi-annually (£14.99 or $24.75) or annually (£29.95 or $49.95).



Features:
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Two Ways of Updating PHR
Zaptag’s Health Wizard feature allows members to fill in the required fields quickly and easily. Once a member has populated the PHR, members can authorize their doctors to add a copy of their medical information.

Zaptag Medical ID
The Zaptag Medical ID is available for £24.95 or $41.19. A sync feature enables the automatic updating of information stored in the USB whenever there are changes made to the online information. The Zaptag Medical ID comes in a very thin, credit card sized form factor with a fold-out USB.



Emergency Information
Customers have complete control over what information to share to emergency care providers during crisis situations. Every item entered comes with a “Show in Emergency Information” option. By clicking the box, the member allows emergency care providers to view these details during emergency situations. All items indicated as emergency-viewable are marked by a helicopter icon.

My Health Picture
My Health Picture includes lots of health-related articles and wellness tools. Some of the tools are self-assessment tools, weight management tools and a Type 2 Diabetes Check. This feature allows members to have a well-rounded view of their own health.

Wellness Centre
This interface includes a survey aimed at determining a member’s overall wellness using the information they provide. The interface also includes tools for recording blood pressure and blood sugar level readings as well as creating fitness milestones.