Patient Portal Abnormal Results

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The patient portal and abnormal test results: An exploratory study of patient experiences

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5363705/

by TD Giardina · 2015 · Cited by 67 — This exploratory qualitative study examined patients’ experiences using their patient portal to access abnormal test results. Though respondents favored access

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5363705/

A 2013 survey of patients at Kaiser Permanente, an integrated health care organization, found that a large percentage of patients who had used their portal to access a …

News About Viewing Test Results in MyChart New Law Requires …

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 · Be aware that not all results marked as “abnormal” are of clinical concern. The new law is all about ensuring that patients have timely access to their medical …

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FAQ

Are serious test results released on MyChart before doctor discusses them?

You may see results before your clinical team has reviewed them. You do not have to view those results; you may prefer to wait to discuss them with your provider. If you send a message about your results before your visit, your care team may wait to discuss your questions with you during the visit.

Do doctors call right away with bad test results?

Do healthcare providers call you if test results show bad news? They may. If results are concerning, they may call you or have a receptionist call to schedule an appointment. 7 A healthcare provider may also call to assure you everything is okay or discuss any needed follow-up tests.

What type of information can be found on a patient portal?

Patient portals can help you access medical records, set up appointments, communicate with your health care professional, and pay medical bills. Some portals are created exclusively for a hospital or clinic, but there are companies that offer solutions that multiple health care systems can use.

What are the problems with patient portals?

The top five reasons why patients skip using the patient portal are:
  • 70% Prefer to speak directly with physician.
  • 57% No need to use the portal.
  • 32% No online medical record.
  • 25% No internet access.
  • 22% Privacy concerns.

Does patient portal access abnormal test results?

This exploratory qualitative study examined patients’ experiences using their patient portal to access abnormal test results. Though respondents favored access to abnormal test results, there were several concerns. These included concerns related to the need for more timely notification and difficulty interpreting the relevance of a result.

What is an online patient portal?

An online patient portal is a website that is used to access personal health information. The patient portal is helpful for patients to keep track of their medical visits, test results, billing, prescriptions and insurance, among others. The AMA is dedicated to securing patients’ right to quality health care.

What happens if you get test results from a portal?

A recent studyfound that almost two-thirds of patients who obtained test results from a portal received no explanatory information. Nearly half of those patients then conducted online searches, and many with abnormal results ended up calling their doctors.

What is the AMA patient portal?

The patient portal is helpful for patients to keep track of their medical visits, test results, billing, prescriptions and insurance, among others. The AMA is dedicated to securing patients’ right to quality health care. Help us expand access to care in the U.S.

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