Question

Unlike a hospital's Electronic Medical Record (EMR), the Personal Health Record (PHR) puts:

• A. The government in charge of patient data
• B. The doctor in charge of patient data
• C. The patient in charge of their data
• D. The hospital in charge of patient data

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The patient in charge of their data

A Personal Health Record (PHR) differs from an EMR because it is a patient-centric tool that allows the individual to access, manage, and control their comprehensive health data. In contrast, an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is a clinician-centric, legal record owned and controlled by a single hospital or doctor's office for treatment and billing. The PHR emphasizes the patient's autonomy and consent over their health information.