007 – How a Personal Health Record Helps You Be Proactive

007 – How a Personal Health Record Helps You Be Proactive

Better Health While Aging

007 – How a Personal Health Record Helps You Be Proactive

Mar 31 2016 |

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Show Notes

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains why she always recommends that older adults and families keep their own copies of key health information. She covers:

Why this proactive approach — which is also known as maintaining a personal health record (PHR) helps older adults get better healthcare from doctors
The five common healthcare pitfalls that you can avoid or minimize, by maintaining a PHR
What health information is most useful to request and why
Options for organizing and keeping health information
Why it’s good to bring a paper copy of relevant health information to doctors’ visits, and other tips on bringing medical information to doctors

Related episode: 006 – Expert Interview: Surviving Cancer & Better Healthcare Through Being an e-Patient

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