Personal health record

Personal Health Record (PHRs) Nursing Informatics Oluwatoyin Abolarin Dr. Randolph Schild 11/30/2014 ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to generate information in regards to Personal Health Records (PHRs) in relation to the nursing profession. The emergence of PHRs came to light as a collective result of our complex set of medical needs, increasing need for timely access to health information’s without jeopardizing our privacy rights as patients, increasing advancement in technologies and pressure

to prepare a report on PHR (personal health record), What are its benefits and How it is useful.PHR is an E-device used by the patients to maintain their health information in a safe and secure environment. This stands in opposite to the more likely used e-medical record and data is operated by hospitals and contains data entered by physician or billing data to help insurance company. The proposition of a PHR is to give a total and brief outline of a patient’s health history which is available on

The Personal Health Record Final Project – Essay Diana Morris Darton State College “The personal health record (PHR) is an electronic, lifelong resource of health information needed by individuals to make health decisions.” (Burrington-Brown) Patients manage and control their own information from all healthcare providers and facilities. The PHR is supposed to be in a secure and private place. The patient sets who is allowed to access the PHR. The PHR is only for the patient

A personal health record (PHR) is an emerging health information technology that patients may use to participate in their own health care and improve the quality and efficiency of that care. Most articles written about PHRs have been published since 2000. PHR could be defined as “An electronic application through which individuals can access, manage and share their health information, and that of others for whom they are authorized, in a private, secure, and confidential environment”. A PHR should

Introduction Increased public demand to access health information and growth of consumerism in health care industry are two important reasons form increasing attention to Personal Health Records (PHRs) in the recent years. Surveys show that a considerable number of people want to have access to their health information. In one survey, 60 percent of respondents wanted physicians to provide online access to medical records and test results, and online appointment scheduling; 1 in 4 said they would

Introduction of Personal Health Record Abstract The widely adoption of Electric Health Record (EHR) accelerates the development of Personal Health Record (PHR). The functionality of PHR can be summarized as information collection, information sharing and exchange, and information management, which could improve efficiency and quality of health care. In this article, we reviewed the definition, history and technical architectures of PHR. We also discussed the advantages and disadvantages of PHR adoption

Personal Health Records (PHRs) refer to computer-based systems that enable patients (their caregivers acting in their stead) monitor and manage their health. Like other popular online platforms for banking, shopping, etc., PHRs allow patients to remotely access some level of healthcare service. Some examples of services provided by tethered PHRs – PHRs owned or controlled by a single or multiple healthcare organization; include viewing laboratory test results, scheduling hospital appointments, reordering

Chapter Personal Health Records Whether you keep hard copy or electronic files, safeguard this information and restrict access. –Author Introduction T here is a long running joke about doctors’ handwriting skills. Hence, the transition from paper to electronic health records will benefit our healthcare system. Despite the fact that doctor’s and other clinicians use template forms, the handwriting is more often than not illegible; and the document can’t always be electronically shared or stored. Other

Personal Health Record and Patient Portal Use The Personal Health Records (PHRs) are the innovative solution to the problems associated with fragmented communication and lack of interaction among the Medical Record Systems (EMRs) (Henriksen et al., 2008). It allows patients to access their healthcare data in the secure environment and increases patient 's engagement in medical care. The PHRs are also known as patient portals. They help patients in getting relevant medical data from their provider

At its core, a personal health record (PHR) is a computerized tool that is designed to allow patients to control, store, use, and share their personal health information. Braunstein (2014) stated that, “According to a 2010 national survey done by California Health Foundations (CHF), patient access to health data does actually improve care” (pg.81). People who have access to their medical records are more aware of their health, are more interested in their health, and are taking better care of themselves