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Cheryl McEvoy, editorial assistant for ADVANCE for Health Information Professionals, recently returned from a trip to Nicaragua. A fellow traveler and practicing nurse came along on the volunteer trip. Her medical arsenal included malaria pills, a first aid kit, and even eletrolyte powder. The most significant item in this nurse’s toolkit? A miniature personal health record that was portable and accessible in a place where Internet connectivity is rare and the nearest hospital hours away.
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PHRs and EHRs both make traveling safer and stress-free. Deciding on a PHR or EHR system that’s right for you is a decision you should make long before your departure date.
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My Church held a fellowship dinner last night to kick off our 80th year celebration.
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I love taking a drive in the Fall to see all the beautiful colors. Many years ago I traveled with my family to Vermont and New Hampshire to enjoy the Fall colors. It was spectacular! Every color was so vivid and everywhere I looked I was in awe.
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So, you are probably wondering what type of PHR should you use when you travel. My best suggestion is to use what works for you.
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I spoke too soon!!! My last blog stated that my family has not had a need for our PHR as of yet while we are traveling. Well, that changed this summer and I was the one who needed it.
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You might not think about taking along your personal health information on vacation. But could you remember everything about you and your family’s health if you needed medical attention while you were away from home?
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Welcome to the Traveler’s PHR blog – a communication forum and social network to connect you with health information management professionals and other travelers for the exchange of ideas and information for managing your personal health information to prepare for the best healthcare while traveling. If you ever wondered what might happen if you get sick or even became unconscious while traveling outside of your home town and what you might do to prepare for such an event, then you’re in the right place. As this blog grows, we invite you to share your own advice and travel stories and learn from other travelers about their experiences.
Julie Wolter
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Julie Wolter, MA, RHIA, FAHIMA, has over 25 years of experience in the health information management profession. She has been involved with the personal health record (PHR) development and consumer education for several years. She actively participates in her state, and national associations. Her favorite thing to do is talk about the PHR. Wolter is an Associate Professor in the department of Health Informatics & Information Management at Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO.
Marsha Dolan, Julie Wolter, Valerie J. Watzlaf, Robert Caban, Colleen Goethals, Heidi Shaffer, Margaret Hennings, Anne Dixon, Cindy Boester, Deborah Collier