ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS ALLOW PATIENTS TO SEE THEIR MEDICAL RECORDS ONLINE
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Most current electronic medical record systems now allow patients to access parts of their medical records online. Patient’s can now view laboratory results, pathology reports, visit notes, and more by logging into an “online patient portal”. This is in response to new Federal guidelines requiring such patient access for providers wishing to participate in the Federal EHR…