Health OS FAQs

Question 1

What kind of health data can I track with Health OS?

Accepted Answer

You can comprehensively track various health data points, including lab results, medications, diagnoses, wearable device data, and food logs, all managed within your self-hosted PostgreSQL database.

Question 2

How does Health OS ensure data privacy?

Accepted Answer

Health OS prioritizes privacy with local-first storage, requiring FileVault encryption for data on disk, keeping sensitive configuration and data files out of Git, and ensuring real medical data is only handled under strict commercial terms.

Question 3

What are 'deterministic safety checks' in Health OS?

Accepted Answer

Deterministic safety checks are built-in, reliable code features that provide consistent alerts for critical medical values or screening reminders based on your stored data, helping you monitor important health metrics without ambiguity.

Question 4

Does Health OS provide medical advice or diagnoses?

Accepted Answer

No, Health OS is not a medical device and does not offer medical advice or diagnoses. Its critical-value alerts and screening reminders are strictly signals to contact a doctor, never a reason to delay professional care.

Question 5

What is Health OS?

Accepted Answer

Health OS is a self-hosted, local-first personal health system designed to securely manage and store your medical data, including labs, medications, diagnoses, wearable device information, and food logs.

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