Are you in a health crisis? Online medical records may help

You should have access to your own medical records. In a time of health crises, you may find relief in knowing that you can access your information online.

Joan Lunden describes one type of service that provides consumers with medical records.


When your family is experiencing health crises, or when you have an emergency, you have plenty to stress about. Being able to access your records from the Internet can help your practitioners communicate.

Note: there are other companies that provide this service. If you are interested in online access to your medical information, please comparison-shop first. Carrying a USB portable hard-drive will not necessarily save your life. Make educated choices and research these companies before making decisions about your health information.