Linking the physician and the patient

Have you ever gone to the doctor and then struggled to remember his/her instructions after you leave the clinic? We all have. When the doctor is prescribing a new medication, ordering tests for a specific problem or giving instructions to the patient, it is hard to remember everything that the doctor said. That is why it is so important for PHRs (Personal Health Records) to be integrated with the doctors notes.

When the patient has access to the doctors notes, the patient has written reminders of the medications prescribed and the instructions by the physician. At some point in time, it will become a government standard that the doctors notes and the personal health records of the patient are linked for the patient's health and safety.

Personal health records can save lives

In a medical emergency, a personal health record that is available to emergency personnel can save your life. Every individual should carry their personal health records with them wherever they go. With today's technology, a personal health record can be stored on a jump drive or USB drive. When emergency personnel need to know the medications you are taking or the allergies that you have, an accessible personal health record can literally save your life. Visit www.icer2go.com for an example.