Get to Know Your Medical Records

Myeloma patients need to have access to their medical records. But gathering years of data from dozens of different providers can be a challenge. At this summer's annual Support Group Leader Summit, the IMF will present an educational session outlining which medical records are most important to have instantly available and how to get them—knowledge that leaders can pass along to their support group members. Another source of guidance was published Monday in a Wall Street Journal article titled “How to Take Charge of Your Medical Records.” And, in time for Independence Day, a campaign called “Get My Health Data,” started by Dr. Farzad Mostashari, former National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the US Department of Health and Human Services, is asking people to sign a petition endorsing easy electronic access to patients' records in order to “free” them. Click HERE to sign the petition and to learn how to find the information you need to better manage your health.
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - Category: Hematology Source Type: news