About
PocketHealth is a trusted medical imaging and records access platform serving over 2 million patients and partnering with more than 900 hospitals and clinics across Canada and the United States. Designed to put patients in control of their own health data, PocketHealth allows users to securely retrieve their imaging records and diagnostic reports online without waiting for mailed copies or in-person pickups. The platform helps patients better understand their medical imaging results by presenting reports in a clear, accessible format, empowering them to arrive at appointments fully prepared and engage in more informed conversations with their healthcare providers. Follow-up recommendations embedded in reports are surfaced prominently so patients never miss a next step in their care journey. PocketHealth also supports family health management, allowing users to store and organize imaging records for multiple family members in one convenient location. Records can be shared digitally with any physician or specialist, eliminating the friction of physical media or fax transfers. Proudly Canadian-owned and operated, PocketHealth prioritizes data security and patient privacy. It is well-suited for patients managing chronic conditions, those navigating specialist referrals, caregivers overseeing family health, and anyone who wants proactive visibility into their medical imaging history.
Key Features
- Early Access to Imaging Records: Patients can retrieve their medical imaging results and reports online as soon as they are available, without waiting for physical copies.
- Result Understanding Tools: Reports are presented in a clear, patient-friendly format to help users understand their health results and prepare for doctor conversations.
- Follow-Up Recommendation Tracking: The platform highlights follow-up steps recommended within reports, ensuring patients never miss important next steps in their care.
- Secure Record Sharing: Patients can share their medical records digitally with any physician or specialist, streamlining referrals and specialist consultations.
- Family Health Record Management: Users can store and organize imaging records for multiple family members in a single, centralized and secure account.
Use Cases
- Patients retrieving their MRI, CT scan, or X-ray results online without waiting for mailed copies or hospital visits.
- Individuals preparing for specialist appointments by reviewing their imaging reports in advance.
- Caregivers managing and organizing imaging records for elderly parents or children in one centralized platform.
- Patients tracking follow-up care recommendations from their imaging reports to avoid missing critical next steps.
- Physicians or patients facilitating faster specialist referrals by sharing digital imaging records securely.
Pros
- Wide Hospital & Clinic Network: Partnered with 900+ hospitals and clinics, making record access available to a large portion of patients in Canada and the US.
- Empowers Informed Healthcare: Patients arrive at appointments better prepared, leading to more productive interactions with healthcare providers.
- Centralized Family Records: Caregivers and families can manage multiple members' imaging records in one place, reducing administrative burden.
Cons
- Limited to Medical Imaging: PocketHealth focuses on imaging records (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, etc.) and does not cover the full breadth of electronic health records.
- Dependent on Provider Partnerships: Access is only available if the patient's hospital or clinic is part of the PocketHealth network, limiting reach for some users.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can search for your hospital or clinic on PocketHealth's platform, create a free account, and request access to your imaging records. Once your identity is verified, your results will be available online.
Yes, PocketHealth operates in both Canada and the United States, serving patients at partnered hospitals and clinics in both countries.
Yes, PocketHealth allows you to securely share your imaging records and reports with any physician or specialist, digitally and without the need for physical media.
PocketHealth is committed to patient data security and privacy. The platform employs security best practices to protect sensitive health information.
Yes, PocketHealth supports family health record management, allowing you to store and organize imaging records for multiple family members within a single account.