Ch 11 Learning Objectives

• Examine a personal health record (PHR).
• Identify the characteristics (or content) of the PHR.
• Compare the differences in the types of PHRs.
• Discuss the multiple purposes of a PHR.
• Explain the various ways PHRs are stored.
• Explain the ownership of the PHR.
• Discuss the advantages of the PHR.
• Identify the challenges to implementing a PHR.
• Explain the connection between the PHR and the electronic health record (EHR). 
• Identify the components of a patient portal.
• Demonstrate use of the Northstar Patient Portal.