Provide an example of the possible negative outcome of a healthcare provider who makes a patient care decision based on information related from a personal health record that is not accurate. What is the more appropriate tool for these decisions?

What will be an ideal response?

A personal health record may contain actual reports from secondary or tertiary providers, but may also contain patient-generated lists of information, such as medications and dosages, that are subject to the accuracy of the patient's self-reporting ability. A healthcare provider who makes a healthcare decision based solely on the patient's personal health record may assume liability for any adverse event following the sole use of this information. Information obtained from a patient portal would be an accurate reflection of the patient's past care.

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What will be an ideal response?

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