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Health Record Platforms

The OurNotes Scheme Lets Patients Contribute to and Access Medical Records

— February 26, 2015 — Lifestyle
This platform allows people in the United States to contribute to and access medical records. OurNotes (part of the OpenNotes program) applies specifically to patients with electronic health records.

The Commonwealth grant-funded initiative is currently being researched in Boston at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center as well as four other locations in the United States. The country-wide scheme has already enabled 5 million people to access medical records.

This program is particularly beneficial for patients with a complex medical history, with multiple chronic conditions affecting their health. By being ably to list topics, questions and other notes in advance of an appointment, patients can keep organized while doctors can prepare and research beforehand. This ensures everyone is on the same page.
Trend Themes
1. Patient-driven Health Records - The OurNotes scheme allows patients to actively contribute to and access their own medical records, enabling a more patient-driven approach to healthcare.
2. Preparation and Research - By allowing patients to list topics, questions, and notes in advance, the OurNotes scheme promotes preparation and research by both patients and doctors, leading to more efficient and productive healthcare interactions.
3. Enhanced Patient-doctor Collaboration - With the OurNotes program, patients and doctors can both access and contribute to medical records, fostering collaboration and shared decision-making between patients and healthcare providers.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Technology - The OurNotes scheme represents an opportunity for healthcare technology providers to develop innovative platforms and tools that facilitate patient-driven health records and enhance patient-doctor collaboration.
2. Healthcare Services - The OurNotes program presents an opportunity for healthcare service providers to implement patient-driven health record systems, improving patient engagement and streamlining healthcare processes.
3. Healthcare Research - The OurNotes initiative offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for healthcare researchers to study the impact of patient-driven health records on patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
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