Sep 21, 2010
Creating your own PHR
PHRs can be used on pocket PCs and Palm devices to have information at your fingertips, however you can install software on a computer. At recordsforliving.com, you can download HealthFrame for $40. Internet-based Medikeeper adds extra features and you get access to a medical library "MediLibrary". Some internet-based PHRs allow communication with your doctor. For portability, you can buy a EMRy Stick for $50, which doctors can update for you by plugging it into a USB port on an office computer. If the stick is lost, the data is password protected and encrypted. Make sure you review the security and privacy policies of the products and services. Check myphr.com, a service of the American Health Information Management Association, for information. This site also provides a tutorial for creating a PHR.
