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Common Privacy Myths 
With the new federal laws protecting the privacy of health information, there has been much confusion and misinformation. This document covers the truths to some of these common myths, including healt... Details >
Confidentiality of Patient Records
This document discusses the AMA's policy on supporting the basic right of patients to privacy of their medical information and their right to control access to their information.... Details >
How Do Providers Manage Your Health Information?
Healthcare providers may keep health information in one of the following formats: paper, microfilm, or electronic. Currently most healthcare providers still manage health records in a paper format. Th... Details >
Keep It With You: Personal Medical Information Form
In an emergency situation, people may not be able to get to their medical records. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed a “Keep It With You” (KIWY) Personal Medical Information For... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Medical Records Confidentiality Issues
The selected resources included in this list offers links to organizations related specifically to confidentiality issues.... Details >
Pocket Guide to Good Health for Adults
Also available in: Spanish
This pocket-sized booklet describes ways to work with your health care provider to stay well. It includes charts that allow you to keep a record of your preventive care.... Details >
Starting a Personal Health Record
Keeping a complete, updated, and easily accessible health record means an individual plays a more active role in his/her healthcare. This page is a gateway to learn more about the rationale to start a... Details >
What Does Your Health Record Contain?
The specific content of a health record depends on the type of healthcare one has received. This document lists reports common to most health records and additional reports that accompany hospital sta... Details >
What Is a Health Record?
Every time an individual visits a doctor, hospital, or another healthcare provider, a record of the visit is made. This information is then compiled into what is known as a health record. This documen... Details >
What Should Your PHR Contain?
A personal health record (PHR) is a collection of important information about an individual health or the health of someone who is cared for, such as a parent or a child, which he/she actively maintai... Details >