PHR
PHR or Personal Health Record is an electronic application used by patients to maintain and manage their health information in a private, secure, and confidential environment. PHRs are different from Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), which are owned and managed by healthcare providers.
Overview[edit | edit source]
PHRs allow individuals to access and coordinate their lifelong health information and make appropriate parts of it available to those who need it. PHRs are designed on the principle that patients have the right to own and manage their own health information. They can include information from a variety of sources including clinicians, home monitoring devices, and patients themselves.
Types of PHRs[edit | edit source]
There are three main types of PHRs: standalone PHRs, tethered or connected PHRs, and integrated PHRs.
- Standalone PHRs: These are managed by patients using software or services provided by a variety of sources, including health information technology vendors and health plans. The information in a standalone PHR is stored on the patient's computer or a web-based service and can be shared with healthcare providers as needed.
- Tethered or Connected PHRs: These are linked to a specific healthcare organization's EHR system or to a health plan's information system. Patients can access their information through a secure portal.
- Integrated PHRs: These are a combination of the standalone and tethered models. They allow patients to access information from multiple providers and payers, and to enter their own health information.
Benefits of PHRs[edit | edit source]
PHRs offer several benefits to patients, including:
- Improved access to health information
- Enhanced patient-provider communication
- Increased patient engagement in their care
- Better management of chronic conditions
- Improved quality of care
Challenges and Concerns[edit | edit source]
Despite the potential benefits, there are several challenges and concerns associated with PHRs, including:
- Privacy and security concerns
- Data accuracy and completeness
- Interoperability with other health information systems
- Patient and provider adoption and use
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Electronic Health Records
- Electronic Medical Records
- Health Information Technology
- Patient Engagement
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