The MUHC says patients will soon be able to track their medical appointments, work outs and diets online thanks to a new program that administrators are comparing to Facebook.
Medforyou.com was developed by local company Medical.MD. The MUHC has put a call out for 300 volunteers to help test the site between July and September.
It hopes the site will go live in October. It estimates a subscription will cost $50 a year.
Program details
Like an advanced electronic calendar, it will allow patients to get an overview of their medical schedules and other details.
Official surmise it will be especially helpful for those with demanding health situations.
The program is independent of Quebec's plan to computerize all medical records.
The designer of the program is Philippe Panzini, whose work in the film industry with software development earned him an Academy Award.
