Question

Your 70-year-old retired grandfather is very computer-literate. He also has multiple health issues and sees a number of different specialists. He recently heard about patient portal from his healthcare provider. He wants you to explain to him the use of patient portals and its benefits. What information will you provide your grandfather on his request, and how will you advise him on the use of the patient portal?  

Answer 1

Patient portals are getting used by patients across the country there are still some major pros and cons patient should to fully utilise these kind of health care system. We can health educate the grand father regarding the pros and cons of the online portals and how he can use these portals effectively.

Pros are,

Better patient physician relationship - portals give more oppertunities to connect with their provider making the patient physician relationship closer than ever. this type of bidirectional messaging by the patient and health care provider can boost patient engagement and satisfaction.

Improving clinical outcomes- In addiction to strengthening patient provider relationship portals can make tasks like requesting prescription refills and refferrals more convenient. This ease of access leads to greater patient compliance and improved clinical outcomes.

Optimizing medical offce workflow- Portals give patients electronic access to tasks that would have previously required assisstance from the medical team.

Other benefits are,

Cnvenience, less time in waiting room,cost efficiency,expendited transmission of MRI or X ray for second opinion,Privacy.

LIMITS OF PATIENT PORTALS are,

Electronica glitches- Incliment weather and other annoyance can cause a power outage or disrupt an internet connection complicating online consultation

Physician resistance - because of vast number of patients and decreased personal contact

Inadequate assessment and also several disadvantages like portal priacy and security issues these systems are vulnerable for hacking, which means sensitive patient data could fall in to the wrong hhand.

We can give the advices like this way.

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