This document discusses how electronic health records (EHRs) can empower patients. It defines an EHR as a digital record containing a patient's health information from encounters in health care settings. EHRs allow patients direct access to their health records, help coordinate care between providers, and place the patient at the center of their care by enabling more active participation. When patients are more engaged with their health data through EHRs and personal health records, they can make better health decisions and get higher quality care.

1. How Can E.H.R. Contribute to
Patient Empowerment
Presented by:
Jacqueline Dumar

2. DEFINE ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD (EHR)
CONTENT OF ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD
BENEFITS OF (EHR) TO THE PATIENT
E.H.R. EMPOWERMENT TO THE PATIENT
RESOURCES

4. What is an electronic health record
(EHR) ?
It is a digital record of patient health
information generated by one or more
encounters in any health care setting.
(www.HIMSS.org)

5. Content of EHR
Your electronic health record contains the following
information:
• Identity Sheet- Biographic data ( age, sex, address, name)
• Progress Notes- Notes made by doctors.
• Immunization Records- Dates of immunization
• Allergies
• Radiology Images/Reports
• Lab & Test Results
• Medication
• Past Medical History- Past Surgeries, previous hospitalization
• Vital Signs- blood pressure readings, glucose readings
• Diagnosis

6. • Reduces paperwork/fewer shorter forms to complete
• Gives medical providers more insight into your personal history with the
use of your personal health record.
• Reduces unnecessary tests and procedures
• Gives you direct access to your health care records
• Helps doctors coordinate your care and safety
• EHR gets information accurately into the hands of people who need it
• Places you at the center of your care
• ( www.healthit.gov/patients-families)

7. How can EHR Empower me as a Patient
People who are more engaged in their health actually get
better health care
• Allows you to be in full control of your data
• Allows you to send vital health data from your home to the physician’s office.
• Allows you to take charge of your health by actively participating in your care
• Permits unlimited access to health information and resources
• Helps you keep track and evaluate your care
• Personal Health Record
• t is a tool that you can use to collect, tract and share past and current information
about your health.
You are Ultimately Responsible for making decision about your health.
A personal health record (PHR) can help you do that.
• What can you do with your personal health record
• Make sure information is correct
• Keep track of important health information( vaccination)
• Medical history at your disposal
• Record keeping of your medicine and dosages.
• (www.healthit.gov)

8. RESOURCES
• Retrieved on 4/3/2013 from
• Http://www.HIMSS.org/ASP/topics_ehr.asp
• http://www.healthit.gov/patients-families/benefits-
health-it
• http://www.healthit.gov/patients-families/electronic-
health-records-infographic