What is a Personal Health Record (PHR)?
A PHR is a health record that belongs to you. While the information in your medical records belongs to you, the actual record, electronic or otherwise, belongs to your doctors. Because you get medical care from many different places over time it is unrealistic to expect your doctors to manage all of your health information. Even if you belong to an HMO, there may be times when you end up seeing doctors who do not work for the HMO. In some cases the medical information they generate will not make it into your medical record.
A Personal Health Record (PHR) is a collection of information about your health or health care services (e.g., provider visits, hospital visits, medical conditions, and your own notes). Personal Health Records may be in paper format (e.g., records you keep at home) or in an electronic format (e.g., records stored on the computer or on the internet). Some electronic PHRs are pre-populated with certain information, while others will require you to enter all of your information manually. The PHR offered through MyPHRSC is an electronic Personal Health Record that contains your Medicare claims records for the past 24 months.
A personal health record (PHR) is a patient-directed information tool that allows the patient to enter and gather information from a variety of health information systems such as hospitals, physicians and pharmacies. PHRs allow people to access and coordinate their health information and share it with those they designate. What is 1HealthRecord? 1HealthRecord, a pilot project funded in part by the Washington State Health Care Authority, is a secure, Internet-based service that allows patients to connect portions of their electronic medical record to their Google Health Account. 1HealthRecord provides patients an opportunity to take better control of their health. INHS and the participating clinics are using the pilot project to develop a better understanding of what it takes to move patient information from a physician office electronic medical record system (EMR) to a patient’s personal health record. We are also interested in finding out how valuable that information will be to both
The SHAPE PHR is a Personal Health Record from Secure Services Corporation that provides you an invaluable tool to record and maintain your personal and family medical history. You have complete control of your healthcare information and you decide who has access to it. With your permission, your doctor or other medical provider can enter information about your medical encounters/visits – ensuring that your PHR is up-to-date with your latest medical history.
A personal health record (PHR) is a collection of health-related information that is documented and maintained by the individual it pertains to. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an electronic health record (EHR) is similar documentation maintained by health professionals and official agencies. The data maintained in a PHR varies from one person to another and from one system to another but information in a typical record might include: • Information about visits to health care professionals • Allergies • Family history • Immunizations • Information about any conditions or diseases • A list of medications taken • Records of hospitalization • Information about any surgeries or procedures performed. In the United States, a group of companies including Walmart and AT&T have collaborated for the creation of a Web-based framework for PHRs, known as Dossia. Learn More About IT: Wikipedia has more information in their entry about personal health records. The non-p
