Personal Health Information Management - PHIMA relevant example for information sharingAn overall messageFragmentationPersonal Health RecordsData collectionStudy findings demostrate needs:Further details, from radiologyPersonal Health Information Management - PHIMA relevant example for information sharingCaringBridge.org -- http://www.caringbridge.org/For example, http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/depasqualeAn overall messageIncreasing responsibility of the patients to be in charge of their treatments.Studies show that more engaged and involved patients respond better to treatmentHealth care is fragmented and specialists do not communicate with each other, except through the specialistHealth care is part of a larger life picture that involves activities not directly related to the health treatments.FragmentationVarious doctorsCaregiversFamilyWorkOther interests and activitiesHow much should each know? Whose responsibility is it that the treatment is right?Personal Health RecordsTools provide record of health history to the patient. Information generally web basedAccess needs to be open to those who need the information to treat the patient, but protected from those who should not see it.Keep a record of medications, allergic reactions, potential interactions of medications, past conditions, surgery, test results, etc.Data collectionHome health management technologies collect information about conditionsPacemakers can be read through a phone connection to provide an update on the patient’s condidition from homeDiabetes monitors check blood sugar levelsSome devices monitor for a number of conditions and send an alert if a danger is detectedThese are especially valuable for people with chronic conditions who live alone.Study findings demostrate needs:Information is fragmentedPeople do not always know what to do with information when the have itPeople forget or cannot find information when it is neededPeople can become overwhelmed by available informationPeople’s approach to PIM needs supportFurther details, from radiologyRadiology & IT presentation by Dr. David
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