It began a public beta testing of medical service Google Health
Google has launched a public beta testing of medical service Google Health.
Screenshot Google Health (picture from the site Google)
Google Health is a repository of information online medical nature. Users can download service on the servers on the Internet about their health status and medical history, as well as talk to the doctor.
One feature of Google Health is a built-in system notices, warning users about the possible negative consequences of accepting those or other drugs. Each time a user profile is added in the new information service Google Health, analyzing the history of the disease account holder, checks can not be appointed if the patient medicines cause allergic reactions or lead to other undesirable results.
To use the free service Google Health must be registered with Google account. Users can enter information about their health as either manual or import data from computer systems of health facilities, laboratories and pharmaceutical companies. Google guaranteed full safety and confidentiality of medical records. The owner of the account determines what information should remain closed and which will be available to the treating doctors. If necessary, you can always delete the recorded data.
However, some experts have already expressed fears that the information stored on servers Google Health, may be in the hands of hackers or fraud. In Google respond to this, that the new service is based on a secure computer platform, not related to the main search engine.
Incidentally, it is worth adding that last fall analogue Google Health opened a corporation Microsoft. The service allows Microsoft HealthVault gather medical information, to search for it, as well as import data directly from a compatible medical equipment.