Maintaining a PHR is very important, considering that many patients have a number of chronic illnesses and see different physicians for treatment. For example, a patient may be
prescribed medication from their endocrinologist that is contraindicated with other medications prescribed by their primary care provider.
This video explains the importance of patients creating their own Personal Health Record (PHR). Although the video is directed towards consumers, it offers a good description of PHR for health information management students.
prescribed medication from their endocrinologist that is contraindicated with other medications prescribed by their primary care provider.
This video explains the importance of patients creating their own Personal Health Record (PHR). Although the video is directed towards consumers, it offers a good description of PHR for health information management students.
Hopefully after viewing this you may be encourage to create your own PHR.
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