NR 361 Week 4 Graded Discussion: Your
Patient has a PHR (Patient Health Record)
Now What?
NR 361 Week 4 Graded Discussion: Your Patient has a PHR (Patient Health
Record) Now What?
Patient portals and patient health records (PHRs) are commonplace today.
1. What are the pros and cons of having a PHR?
2. What safeguards and decision-making support tools are included in patient portals and
PHRs to help patients and healthcare professionals ensure safety?
3. Do you agree or disagree with this process?
4. What are challenges for patients that do not have access to all of the EHRs? Remember,
only portions of the EHRs are typically … in the PHRs.
Patient has a PHR (Patient Health Record)
Now What?
NR 361 Week 4 Graded Discussion: Your Patient has a PHR (Patient Health
Record) Now What?
Patient portals and patient health records (PHRs) are commonplace today.
1. What are the pros and cons of having a PHR?
2. What safeguards and decision-making support tools are included in patient portals and
PHRs to help patients and healthcare professionals ensure safety?
3. Do you agree or disagree with this process?
4. What are challenges for patients that do not have access to all of the EHRs? Remember,
only portions of the EHRs are typically … in the PHRs.
