Google Health Services

Google Health services have become available and active online. This free service allows users to manage medical records with a Google account. Google Health users can also utilize healthy living tools and medical advice from experts. With this new health service model, users may be able to access safer and better-managed medical care.

The new Google Health service will allow users to create an electronic health profile. The profile, on Google Health, will bridge medical records imported from various pharmacies and testing laboratories. Users will also be able to input and update their own known medical information. The amount of information and how that information is shared will be subject to the users' discretion. Online tools and advice are accessible to keep track of a users' personal medical information and to obtain second opinions.

HOW TO ACCESS GOOGLE HEALH:
You can sign up using your current Google account or create a new one. Once created, and then verified by email, you are ready to go online with Google Health. Before beginning the management of your account, you must agree to a Google authorization form. The form, in reference to the sharing of a users medical records states; "information contained in my Google Health Profile(s) in its entirety, to only those entities and individuals I designate..." In addition, you contend that the information available may contain sensitive health material, such as HIV, pregnancy, and abortion records.

Once you log in to your Google Health Profile, you can begin to manage your account. Four resources are available to begin.
1.Add to this Google Health Profile: This link allows you to access information and resources about specific health issues and concerns. Various conditions, diseases, illnesses, and disorders are available to research by alphabetical order or keyword search.