21 May 2008
On Monday Google launched its online health service, Google Health, in the United States.
Google Health allows patients to create profiles and have instant electronic access to their medical records electronically whilst keeping their information confidential.
A number of medical facilities and pharmacies have partnered with Google to enable their patients to import their medical records directly into Google Health.
Although it will include a search box within Google Health that leads to search results containing Google's signature AdWords advertisements, no advertisements will be displayed directly on the service.
Marissa Mayer, Google's Vice President of Search Product and User Experience, noted that because so many people use Google to search for medical information it makes sense for Google to participate in the online health space.
She stated:
Google Health is all about pulling together documents from your doctor's office, labs and pharmacies to provide a holistic picture of your health.
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