Keywords

clinical notes, electronic health records, OpenNotes, patient portals, progress notes, therapy notes

Authors

1. Fant, Catherine T. PhD, RN-BC
2. Adelman, Deborah S. PhD, RN, NE-BC

Abstract

Abstract: Patient portals are access points to patient information, meeting Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services incentives. Providing patients with access to clinical notes has garnered positive feedback with few concerns. This article addresses the latest literature on patient access to clinical notes and offers suggestions for NPs in their use.