The Bottom Line
The MedicAlert E-HealthKEY is an excellent supplement to medical identification. You can not only record emergency information such as conditions, medications, and contact information, but you can also store medical images and your complete medical history. With your computer, the E-HealthKEY will also remind you of prescriptions and appointments.
Pros
- Easily connects to any computer with a USB port (USB 1.0, 1.1, or 2.0).
- No limit to number of conditions or medications that can be listed.
- Will also store medical images including X-rays, MRIs, EKGs, and more.
- Can be used to create and print an emergency wallet card.
- Synchronizes with MedicAlert membership database.
Cons
- Somewhat expensive, but a good investment.
Description
- A self-contained USB-enabled tool that securely records and stores medical information.
- This device is a customized USB thumb/key drive, carrying the recognizable MedicAlert logo.
- Needs no additional drivers to run on Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
- For Windows 98, download flash drive drivers.
- Safety cap on connecting end prevents accidental loss of cap and damage to connector.
- Easily attaches to key ring, purse, backpack, or elsewhere for accessibility.
- Illuminates when engaged in USB port.
Guide Review - Review: MedicAlert E-HealthKEY Electronic Medical Records
If you see more than one doctor, travel, or have needed to seek emergency medical care, you've probably encountered times when you wished for easier access to your medical records. The E-HealthKEY is a move in that direction. The E-HealthKEY allows you to store and transport:
Updated: 11/11/05
- Information about medical conditions
- Information about medications, vitamins, and supplements
- Doctor contact information
- Insurance information
- Laboratory values
- Tracked information such as blood pressure readings, blood glucose levels, and more
- Medical images such as X-rays, MRI's, EKG's, and more
When you insert the E-HealthKEY on your home computer for the first time, you're given the option of installing its utility program. If you already have information stored in the MedicAlert membership database, the program will download your information. You can then update it and synchronize it with the MedicAlert database.
At home, you can also:
- Graph blood glucose levels, weight loss, cholesterol levels, and other data.
- Set up reminders for medical appointments and prescription refills.
- Print an emergency wallet card.
- Print copies of your medications and/or other medical information.
A hospital or doctor's office only needs a computer with a USB port. If they're running Windows 2000 or XP, the necessary drivers are already installed.
Overall, the E-HealthKEY is a very helpful tool for managing our health care. It's our medical records at our fingertips.
Updated: 11/11/05
