How a PHR can be a lifesaver
Most people are aware of their own family medical history and are familiar with their parents’ recent ailments. A family medical history might provide a needed incentive to make better lifestyle choices and precautions. Your family history is probably the best predictor of risk for your own health.
If every individual in a family maintains electronic medical records, they will be well aware about the running diseases within the family. This aids you in having better control over your health by notifying your physicians of the conditions that run in the family.
To maintain your PHR you can simply place it in a file folder or subscribe to a Web-based service which allows you to access and enter online medical information. Your doctor may use this information and offer a Web portal or patient gateway that allows you to view and track some of your health information online. This way, you can stay in touch with your doctor thanks to up-to-date medical records and even get your prescription refills online.
A wide range of products are available to help you create an update your PHR, for example breast cancer monitoring software for caregivers and support for AIDS patients… as well as other targeted healthcare programs.
