A family health log that isn't on a health-tech server.
The consumer health-tech category has been one long lesson in how quickly medical intimacy leaks. Your family's log doesn't need to be on it.
Consumer health apps have a bad habit: they collect the most sensitive information a person owns, then get acquired, breached, or repurposed. A local HTML file per family member gets the value — a durable record of what happened, when, and what was prescribed — without the exposure.
One file per person
Each family member gets their own health log file. Doctor visits, symptoms, medications, dose changes, allergies, immunisations, hospital stays. Chronological. Searchable. Private.
Bring the file to the appointment
Open the laptop, or print the page. The doctor sees exactly what you decide they see — which is the correct model for medical information.
Not a diagnosis tool
The Health Log records what happened. It doesn't guess, score, or recommend — that's the part of health apps that ages badly and, in some jurisdictions, invites regulation.
What to reach for
Common questions
Is this a substitute for my medical record?
No — your GP or clinic still holds the official record. This is the family's own copy, so you're not reliant on their portal being up when you need to remember a dose.
Can I attach scans?
Link to the file — keep the log itself lean. Scans usually belong in a folder alongside, not embedded.
What about HIPAA / GDPR compliance?
HIPAA and GDPR govern how businesses handle your data. A file on your own machine that you control is outside their scope, which is rather the point.
Can I share it with a specialist?
Send them the file, or print the relevant page. You control what leaves your device — always.