A patient portal is a secure online website that gives patients
convenient 24-hour access to personal health information from anywhere
with an Internet connection. Using a secure username and password,
patients can view health information such as:
- Recent doctor visits
- Discharge summaries
- Medications
- Immunizations
- Allergies
- Lab results
Some patient portals also allow patients to:
- Exchange secure e-mail with their health care teams
- Request prescription refills
- Schedule non-urgent appointments
- Check benefits and coverage
- Update contact information
- Make payments
- Download and complete forms
- View educational materials
For More Information:
Using Patient Portals in Ambulatory Care Settings Fact Sheet
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