The new guide Understanding Your Medical Record, developed by AHIMA, helps consumers understand medical record.

Topics covered in the guide include:

• What is a medical record?
• Why are medical records important to me?
• How can you access your medical record?
• How can you change or correct your medical record?
• How do you file a complaint?
• What is a personal health record?
• Are PHRs and medical records the same thing?
• What should your PHR contain?
• How do I compile my PHR?
• What are patient portals?
• Links to other resources

View the guide