Patient access to electronic health records on health care










Digital health platforms have modernized and redefined the healthcare system and how patient receive their care. The PHR has allowed for patients to standardize and assume responsibility for how their health information is shared, how they engage with providers and understand their rights to safety and quality care. This blog will look at how PHR's not only diversify services offered but with provide further discussion of how providers can supporting patient decision making, manage chronic diseases, improve communication and optimize healthcare utilization.








Patient understanding of their health concerns

Access to online portals to review labs, reports, medications and treatments
Direct access to records allows for patients to have a better picture of the care they receive
Allowing this clarity give the patient a better ability to understand their conditions and make informed decisions based on their health literacy



(Kawu et al., 2023)



Utilization of healthcare services Less interruptions and barriers in care given
Provide a well organized path for tasks involving medication refills, education and appointment scheduling
Minimizes risk for non compliance
(Simpson et al, 2021)

Communication between patients and the Nurse PractitionerHelp bridge communication between provider- patient -caregivers
Tailored plan of care addressing the patients needs
Patient portals with secure messaging features allow for continuity of care
Establishes better patient rapport and collaboration between other interdisciplinarians
(Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, 2023)

Patients self-management of chronic disease Give the patient tools to manage their chronic conditions
Tracking medications, log patient data and symptom monitoring
Real time monitoring of patient data
Gives the provider the ability to intervene earlier
Patients are more compliant when they can conceptualize their own progress/data
(Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, 2023)

Patients engagement in their healthcare decisions
Patients become more involved with their care
Patients are more informed and more likely to explore their disease and treatment plan further
(Alomar et al., 2024)




Watch this Ted Talk by Ana-Maria Constantin as she discusses the importance of health care decision making and how it has a direct impact on our loves ones..






References:




Alomar, D., Almashmoum, M., Eleftheriou, I., Whelan, P., & Ainsworth, J. (2024). The influence of patient access to electronic health records on health care Engagement: A Systematic Review (Preprint). Journal of Medical Internet Research, 26, e56473. https://doi.org/10.2196/56473
Christopher Montgomery. (2023, May 8). Mitch Katz TED Talk [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwcm7VLo_Uw
Kawu, A. A., Hederman, L., Doyle, J., & O’Sullivan, D. (2023). Patient generated health data and Electronic health record Integration, Governance and Socio-technical Issues: A Narrative review. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imu.2022.101153
No safety Switch: How lax oversight of electronic health records puts patients at risk. (2019, November 22). unblock.health. https://www.unblock.health/news/no-safety-switch-how-lax-oversight-of-electronic-health-records-puts-patients-at-risk/
Simpson, E., Brown, R., Sillence, E., Coventry, L., Lloyd, K., Gibbs, J., Tariq, S., & Durrant, A. C. (2021). Understanding the Barriers and Facilitators to sharing Patient-Generated Health Data using Digital Technology for People living with Long-Term Health Conditions: A Narrative Review. Frontiers in Public Health, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.641424
TEDx Talks. (2023, June 13). How AI Can Transform Decision-Making in Healthcare | Ana-Maria Constantin | TEDxBoston [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8Rm1eZpGNQ
The guide to getting and using your health records - HealthIT.gov. (n.d.). https://www.healthit.gov/how-to-get-your-health-record/
U of U Health Authors & Marketing and Communication. (2020, May 29). Electronic health records fail to detect up to 33% of medication errors. University of Utah Health | University of Utah Health. https://healthcare.utah.edu/press-releases/2020/05/electronic-health-records-fail-detect-33-of-medication-errors


What are the benefits of personal health records? | HealthIT.gov. (2023). Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy. https://www.healthit.gov/faq/what-are-benefits-personal-health-records


What are the benefits of personal health records? | HealthIT.gov. (2023). Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy. https://www.healthit.gov/faq/what-are-benefits-personal-health-records

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