By CT Lin, MD DENVER, CO – I am often asked, “What is the best way to participate in open notes and sharing physician progress notes with patients?” To answer this question, I created this one-page PDF guide. Feel free to use and share it—and please include attribution when you share. In Short: Don’t Panic!…
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JAMA Network Open: 1 out of 5 patients who read visit notes report finding mistakes
A new report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open suggests patients could play a critical role in identifying important errors in their medical records.
Open Dialogue with Scott Fields on Implementing OpenNotes at OCHIN
We sat down with Dr. Scott Fields, Chief Medical Officer at OCHIN, a health information and innovation network serving over 500 organizations and 10,000 clinicians across the U.S. with the technology, research, and expertise to improve health care delivery and integration. Dr. Fields is responsible for providing clinical leadership and guidance to the development, implementation,…
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…
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…
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…
Tom Delbanco, MD, Named John F. Keane & Family Professorship in Medicine at Harvard Medical School
BOSTON – OpenNotes is pleased to announce the appointment…
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,…
Communicating about OpenNotes is critical for managing expectations
by Ashley O’Brien SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The recent OpenNotes roll out at Intermountain Healthcare was hands down the most impressive we’ve seen, due in large part to tremendous communications efforts developed by Communications Manager, Ashley O’Brien. We asked Ashley to share some insights on their success. How did communications planning fit in with…
