There are all kinds of health apps out there. All these health apps help people monitor their calories, exercise, etc. This app was developed by doctors of the Mayo Clinic. However this information will sync with the Healthkit. The program stores your nutrition, fitness and other vitals into an electronic file for doctors or other family to access. Mayo Clinic already uses this technology while treating their patients. The article states, “The grand vision would be once the information is contained within HealthKit, patients can take that on their iDevices or eventually Android and transfer that to wherever they are in the world or country,” Wald said. “That information will be put into HealthKit, then we’ll be able to pull that information into your electronic medical record.” Fortunately, security has been a top priority from the beginning. The app also provides information to users about their privacy rights and the best way to protect their information.
This is an easy way for doctors to see your health information electorinically. As mentioned this would be in all parts of the world. What concerns do you have with this app? Would you use it?
This app seems to be very helpful in maintaining medical records and viewing your overall health as you go about your life. If it wasnt for security issues and privacy rights i would use this health app. Right now, i just dont think it is ready to be put to use efficiently without other problems.
ReplyDeleteI would use it. However, the main draw back of this app is that many of the functions require third party equipment. The watch will monitor some things like heart rate and steps or distance; but if you want to monitor blood glucose level you have to buy extra equipment. I think the app is great, but this is relatively new. As development continues, I think people will take more advantage of it.
ReplyDeleteI think health and fitness awareness is great! Being able to track progress and be kept accountable are two of the most important things in getting fit and maintaining that. However I agree with the previous comment that most of the really good apps for this require expensive third party devices to keep track and then plug in at the end of the day. I think that if that third party technology were more affordable the apps would be more effective. Alone they are not as helpful or dynamic.
ReplyDeleteI really like that we have came so far in the area of technology. For me, I would love to get this Health App product, but I would not get it because of the security issues we have been having in the past couple of years.
ReplyDeleteI would not use this app due to the fact that I haven't been able to fiure it out yet. I also wouldn't use it though because I would be scared that someone would hack into my phone and get all my health information or if someone stol emy phone.
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