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Personal health records and patient portals
PHRs, EHRs and patient portals
What are the benefits of a PHR?
Are there drawbacks to PHRs?
How do I get started?
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What is a personal health record?
What information goes into a PHR?
Personal health records, electronic health records and patient portals
Medical ID for emergencies
What can a personal health record do for you?
Are there downsides to personal health records?
Will my information be kept private?
How do I start?
What are the benefits of a PHR?
Are there drawbacks to PHRs?
How do I get started?
Content
What is a personal health record?
What information goes into a PHR?
Personal health records, electronic health records and patient portals
Medical ID for emergencies
What can a personal health record do for you?
Are there downsides to personal health records?
Will my information be kept private?
How do I start?
What is a personal health record?
A personal health record is simply a record of facts about your health. Maybe you already keep a record of the shots you've gotten or you have a folder of papers from medical visits. Then you already have a basic personal health record.
But you might not be able to find paper records when you need them. Electronic personal health records (PHRs) make it easier. You can get your medical information anytime you can get on the internet. You only need a computer, smartphone or tablet.
