2. EHR is a computerized systemic
collection of health information of
individual patients’ in a digital
format.
These records in digital format
can be share across different
healthcare settings.
3.
4.
5.
6. Answer: Yes.
The Electronic Health Record contributes
to patient empowerment as it permits
authorized individuals to access their own
medical records at their convenience,
allowing them to become more involved in
their health care, through a sub group
called the Personal Health Record.
PHR allows input of health information
from the patient such as medical history,
symptoms and medications used for those
symptoms as well as, information from
authorized personnel including nurse,
7. Through access of health information
patients become informed and engaged,
collaborating with their health care
personnel, they ultimately become
empowered to improve their quality of life
and health care.
When patients become more active
participants in their own health care
process, the best possible outcomes of
health care is achieved.
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