by Barbara Sadick – posted first on The Wall Street Journal on February 26th 2018 With OurNotes, patients can see their doctors’ notes before appointments, as well as detail what they want to talk about during their visit. For the past six years, doctors across the country have been using an online system to share…
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Thinking in Spanish
Merelyn Hong believes that access to notes is important for all patients, no matter what language is spoken at home, because the information is there whenever it’s needed. She says the notes are an important tool that can be shared with family members or friends who can help navigate the English language and the health…
Is your patient avoiding OpenNotes? This might be why.
by Jared Klein, MD, MPH SEATTLE, WA – Sharon [pseud] had struggled with her blood pressure for years, but when she ended up in the ER experiencing chest pain I couldn’t help thinking how I may have failed as her doctor. We had discussed her blood pressure many times, but I’m not sure if she…
Have you met Dr. Susan Wolver?
RICHMOND, VA – After losing her father to a medical error, Dr. Wolver’s support of OpenNotes got personal. Here’s her story about bringing OpenNotes to Virginia Commonwealth University Health. Transcript: I’m Dr. Sue Wolver. I’m a general internist. I’ve been practicing for more than 25 years. I’ve been a physician informaticist for more than…
Countdown to the New Year: The OpenNotes Top 10 of 2017
by OpenNotes It’s been a remarkable year for OpenNotes! In 2017 the number of health systems sharing notes and the number of patients with access to notes doubled. We’re excited by the momentum OpenNotes is gaining, but there’s still plenty of work ahead. Here are ten highlights from 2017 that have us energized for the…
From Infancy to Young Adulthood: The difference notes can make
HOUSTON, TX – As the mom of a medically complex child, I was aware early in his life that I would need to help him learn how to manage his health as he was growing up. Henry was first hospitalized at three weeks of age, and I quickly realized my involvement in his medical care…
OpenNotes Helps Patients Manage Chronic Health Conditions
Eileen Hughes’ health is complicated. She’s managing type-1 diabetes and other chronic conditions. Having access to her notes has brought her greater understanding of her illnesses and helps her manage and feel in control of her health and health care.
Where Did They Go?
My notes helped me follow my doctor’s orders so I could do what I wanted to do, play football. OAKLAND, CA – My name is Paris and I’m 19. I just graduated from high school. I played football (Defensive Tackle and Offensive Line) all four years of high school. I also played basketball and did…
Take Control of Your Health Care
by OpenNotes – posted first by Age Brilliantly on August 29th, 2017 “I’m a baby boomer, and my son’s on the other end of the baby boomers. We come from a place where doctors tell you what to do. Patients don’t ask the doctor anything, you know. He tells you and you go for it,…
What did the doctor say? OpenNotes benefits caregivers.
Beverly doesn’t always remember everything she talks about with her doctor. It gives her and her son peace of mind to know that they can look back on the notes.
