Personal Health Records (PHRs) Flashcards

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What does Personal Health Records (PHRs) provide?

Limited access to personal health data

Only basic medical information

Access to medical records when needed (correct)

Information only from healthcare providers

What is the National Library of Medicine's definition of a PHR?

A private, secure application through which an individual may access, manage and share his or her health information.

What information does a PHR include?

Information entered by the consumer and data from other sources.

From what sources does the PHR include data?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

The PHR may include information from the EHR.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who are the sponsors of PHR?

Vendors and healthcare organizations such as hospitals, health insurance companies, or employers. Signup and view all the answers

What is Markle's definition of a PHR?

An electronic tool that enables individuals or their authorized representatives to control personal health information and enhance interactions with healthcare professionals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of PHR by the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology?

An electronic application through which individuals can maintain and manage their health information in a private, secure, and confidential environment. Signup and view all the answers

How many different definitions of PHR are there?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What do the three definitions of PHRs emphasize?

Information aggregator & storage system and a tool to manage their health. Signup and view all the answers

The ideal personal health record includes _____.

Comprehensive, longitudinal data storage, data ownership, control, and privacy, portability, data sharing, access, and customization. Signup and view all the answers

What does data ownership, control, and privacy in PHRs mean?

To control access, to create new data fields, to assign a proxy who can control and use the system on their behalf. Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of personal health records with their definitions:

Standalone PHR = On an individual's computer or USB device, manual data entry. Untethered PHR = Web-based system that automatically aggregates data from multiple sources. Tethered PHR = Linked to a single entity or healthcare system, allows users to view EHR data. Networked PHR = Patients can access data from multiple locations. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a PHR?

MHV (My HealtheVet) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Personal Health Records (PHRs)

Personal Health Records enable access to medical records anytime and anywhere as a form of health IT.
Defined as secure applications for individuals to access, manage, and share health information.

Components of PHR

Includes consumer-entered information and data from external sources such as pharmacies, labs, and healthcare providers.
PHRs do not contain information from Electronic Health Records (EHR) as they are not synonymous and serve different purposes.

PHR Sponsors

Sponsored by vendors, healthcare organizations, hospitals, health insurance companies, or employers.

Definitions of PHR

Various definitions emphasize PHRs as electronic tools that allow individuals or authorized representatives to manage personal health information, enhance healthcare interactions, and maintain privacy.

Common Elements in PHR Definitions

All three definitions highlight PHRs as information aggregators and storage systems, serving as tools for health management.

Characteristics of the Ideal PHR

Comprehensive, longitudinal data storage with a focus on data ownership, privacy, and control.
Features that facilitate portability, data sharing, access, and customization.

Data Ownership and Control

Users have control over who can access their information, create new data fields, and assign proxies for managing the system on their behalf.

Types of Personal Health Records

Different types include:
- Standalone PHR: Stored on an individual's device with manual data entry.
- Untethered PHR: Web-based and aggregates data automatically from multiple sources, independent of healthcare providers.
- Tethered PHR: Linked to a single healthcare entity, allows viewing of EHR data and secure messaging, reducing manual entry.
- Networked PHR: Provides access to data from various locations.

Example of PHR

MY HealtheVet (MHV) serves as an example of a personal health record system.

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Test your knowledge of Personal Health Records with these flashcards. Explore definitions, components, and the role of PHRs in health IT. Ideal for anyone looking to understand how to manage and share health information securely.