Question

Electronic Health Records (EHR) have revolutionized the tracking and delivery of healthcare for all. However, these records have been historically closed to patients and there have even been debates on who owns the information. Given the current trend in technology, patients are demanding and expecting to have access to their information at all times and even the ability to modify it.

1. Should patients be able to readily access their information as desired?
2. If so, should they be allowed to edit all information? Or just some aspects and which aspects?

Answer 1

1)

• patient should be readily accessible to their own health information.
• It should be accessible to mentioned close family members only if the patient is willing.
• Access to the health information will help the patient to know their full medical history, medications taken, medications which are allergic to etc..

2)

• Patient shouldn't be allowed to edit their medical information because it will create serious complications
• Patient shouldn't edit any part of their medical record.
• If there is any mistakes, file a complaint to the authorities, and the concerned authorities should make necessary edits after counter checking.