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AARP’s 2007 Global Report on Aging explores both personal and electronic health records from a domestic and an international perspective.
According to Helen Hopkins, the Executive Director of the Consumers’ Health Forum of Australia, “Many health consumers see the value of an electronic health record to keep track of their own health information. In addition, consumers who frequently use the health system know how easy it is for something to go wrong.”
The study outlines three types of PHRs: independent, isolated, and patient portal:
Independent PHRs are controlled by the patient and include patient entries.
Isolated PHRs allow patients to exchange information with the system, but not with other sources (doctors, hospitals, etc.).
Patient Portals allow direct communication with physicians and providers.
The best part about an independent PHR is that you can start one with just two tools: pen and paper. European-level health technology may not have arrived yet, but you can still get started today and begin communicating with your doctor offline.
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PHRs are still fairly new to the healthcare system, and we understand that as healthcare consumers, you have questions about the benefits and risks of keeping a PHR. For this reason, we provide a communication forum – the Seniors’ Blog – to connect you with health information management professionals for tips and advice on creating and maintaining your own PHR. This section of myPHR.com also provides resources and educational material about PHRs to answer some of your questions and help you determine if a PHR is right for you.
Julie Wolter, Margaret Hennings, Laura Heuer, Robert Caban, Myni Vazquez, Heidi Shaffer, Colleen Goethals, Valerie J. Watzlaf, Cindy Boester, Skyler Tanner, Marsha Dolan, Derek Allen, Kristen Stewart, Joan Malling, Marilyn McFarlane, Dr. Ted Eytan, Leann Reynolds, Margo Corbett, Amanda Bushey, Donna Dulong, Leah Grebner
PHRs do more than manage medication. Stay up to date with information that can help you communicate with your doctor and stay out of the hospital.
