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Yeah, I don't understand the need for software/apps/SaaS's that can be functionally replaced by files on the filesystem (in this case) or a text file (for note-taking tools). Simple files should always be the first attempt at organizing digital media. If it's insufficient for some reason, the OP should describe what they've tried and why it was insufficient.

The purpose of software/apps/SaaS is to not simply storedata. If that were true, a file repository works. The purpose of a personal health record platform is to help you make sense of your data and help you make better decisions relates to your health.

A lot of comments have focused on typical doctor visit. Consider, 450 million people globally have a mental illness. Digitized records have a huge potential to support self-management of chronic conditions.

The question in the original post was

Is theer a open source tool or web based tool where records can be maintained chronolgically for me and family members.

A file repository satisfies these requirements. If it's insufficient for the original poster, then there are other unspecified requirements.

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