Your health records contain important information, but making the best use of this information is often easier said than done. Medical records can be complex, and the terms and phrases used to describe them may confuse patients. In this case, it helps to know a fundamental difference between two common types of records.
PHRs are generated by a medical entity, such as a doctor’s office, hospital, or clinic, and controlled by the individual patient. For example, if you’ve ever received a copy of a medical record from a healthcare provider and saved it to a hard drive, you’ve created a PHR.
EHRs contain the same information as PHRs, only these records remain in control of the healthcare facility that created them. EHRs are comprehensive and contain complex details regarding procedures, lab test results, and other medical data. Patients are entitled to copies of all their medical records according to HIPAA, but EHRs sometimes require a higher level of understanding to interpret.
DrOwl allows patients to create a centralized digital hub for their personal health records. Our app can also help you better interpret medical data by getting rid of complex terminology and medical jargon. Other features include:
Our app is compatible with medical providers all over the country, including those affiliated with Medicare and the VA. This fully HIPAA-compliant technology was built with patient security in mind, and only you can decide who has access to your health data.
Get started today by creating your very own DrOwl account. You can also contact us for more information.
