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Health NewsE-Medical Records No Shortcut to Good Diabetes Care Black Women Often Miss Out on Mammogram Results Electronic Medical Records Proved Their Worth in Katrina's Wake Search Results 1–10 of 10 Web Pages | See Categories and Related Topics 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 >American Health Information Management AssociationConfidentiality 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 >American Medical AssociationHow 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 >American Health Information Management AssociationKeep It With You: Personal Medical Information FormIn 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 ServicesMedical Records Confidentiality Issues The selected resources included in this list offers links to organizations related specifically to confidentiality issues.... Details >American Medical Informatics AssociationPocket Guide to Good Health for AdultsAlso available in: SpanishThis 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 >Agency for Healthcare Research and QualityStarting 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 >American Health Information Management AssociationWhat 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 >American Health Information Management AssociationWhat 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 >American Health Information Management AssociationWhat 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 >American Health Information Management Association
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