Access to the Medical Record for Patients and Involved Providers: Transparency Through Electronic Tools


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Physicians’ notes are one of the oldest tools in medicine and have evolved into today’s electronic medical record. As we move toward greater transparency in health care, one emerging concept is that sharing information among patients, caregivers, and involved clinicians can improve efficiency, decrease redundancy, and decrease cost.

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Consumer Engagement,Health Information Technology (HIT)