Create a Personal Health Record What is a personal health
record? A personal health record (PHR) is a collection of
information about your health. It is different from an
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) or Electronic Health Record
(EHR), which are owned and stored by your healthcare provider. A
PHR is a document that you are in charge of-one that you
compile, update, and keep. It can simply be a folder full of
papers, but people are increasingly turning to electronic
personal health record systems. These store health information
in a secure location online that you can access anytime Why do I
need one? Anytime you move, switch healthcare providers, or seek
medical treatment during a vacation, you will be asked to
provide your health history. It can be difficult to remember all
of this information. Having a PHR on hand means you know the
answer when you are asked when your last tetanus shot was or the
dosage of your medications. PHRs can also save you in an
emergency situation. Consider this example: If you we