tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post8177237410499283684..comments2024-03-27T00:26:42.814-05:00Comments on Winnie Views: Traveling with your medical recordsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02749403277444904884noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-81259324360411724792010-05-23T10:11:20.548-05:002010-05-23T10:11:20.548-05:00Thanks Chris, what an honor!Thanks Chris, what an honor!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02749403277444904884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-82786524525584300952010-05-23T08:55:37.018-05:002010-05-23T08:55:37.018-05:00Lynne, I'm writing a short article about Onlin...Lynne, I'm writing a short article about Online Medical Records for www.blog.rv.net. Your article is much more complete and I'd like to link to it. Please let me know if that's not OK - and I'll remove it.<br />Thank you for your great information!Chris Guldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05995338868308514795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-39318989317339527992010-05-19T22:17:52.255-05:002010-05-19T22:17:52.255-05:00I received a question from a reader named Brenda b...I received a question from a reader named Brenda but was unable to post it due to a Blogger error, so here's her very excellent question "Are there any security issues with these?"<br /><br />My short answer for these specific major-player solutions is "no", but technically, all of our online data is subject to some level of security risk--where it's bank records, medical records, credit card numbers stored at Amazon, etc. So you certainly do need to assess the online provider's reputation and weigh the risk/rewards. I think Google has a very good track record, for the most part, when it comes to security, and our own government has a very detailed set of regulations for all health providers to follow with regards to storage/safekeeping of patient medical information (HIPAA).<br /><br />A security risk often overlooked is the risk your printed paper records pose versus electronic data. If I carry physical paper records with me, they might get stolen or lost, or a simple gust of wind might blow them down the street! They also might be easily read and/or copied by snooping friends, family, or strangers.<br /><br />I honestly believe that you're far more prone to a security breach with physical paper records than you are to a hacker or rogue employee gaining access to your electronic or online information, but of course, that's based on taking care not to store information on unsecurred websites (Http web addresses rather than "Https"), and to avoid smaller fly-by-night providers unless they're affiliated with major partners. NoMoreClipboard.com is certainly not a household name and I normally would be weary, but the fact that they are a partner with both Google Health and Microsoft HealthVault gives me much more confidence, and the fact that I get a lot of value from their service, makes it worth the relatively minor risk.<br /><br />Hope that helps! Thanks for the question, Brenda!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02749403277444904884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-12079638042009095092010-05-19T21:54:36.017-05:002010-05-19T21:54:36.017-05:00Hi Randy-- There should be a "Follow" bu...Hi Randy-- There should be a "Follow" button on the top left of the Blogger banner if you want to follow along via Google. If you'd prefer to use RSS, just click the Subscribe link at the bottom of my blog's homepage.<br /><br />Keeping the folders of records are easy, but as anything can happen on the road, think about either scanning/uploading them to a Google Health account (free), so you'll have a backup that's always accessible. I keep PDFs of all the detailed lab tests/reports/notes on the Google Health account, and then keep the summary-level info (current meds, allergies, immunizations, etc) updated on NoMoreClipboard (but Google Health does fine for this as well).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02749403277444904884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-44239429626842555222010-05-16T06:26:59.070-05:002010-05-16T06:26:59.070-05:00We need to learn more about this! How do I follow...We need to learn more about this! How do I follow you on your blog?<br />We are figuring out how to use Tricare and are carrying around folders of medical records....<br /><br />Randy and Pam<br />www.warnerrvnews.blogspot.comRoadrunner Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720107862190088369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260822222423395104.post-81832969211256814052010-05-15T20:38:15.001-05:002010-05-15T20:38:15.001-05:00Lynne, I found you on RV-Dreams Forum (Mobile Prod...Lynne, I found you on RV-Dreams Forum (Mobile Productivity Ideas). We are about 18 months away from starting our full time adventure. Being a techie, I am interested in technology on the road. Currently debating iPhone vs Droid. Like the idea of cloud storage to have access to important documents and get rid of paper stuff. Thanks for your research. www.waggintails.blogspot.com/ and www.creativepenworks.comJerry / Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04640123141207525571noreply@blogger.com