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Topics Covered PHR uses across diverse communities Consumer options for PHRs The role of consumer informatics in practice PHRs in times of emergency Educating the consumer on HIT The effect of policy on consumer adoption of HIT Consumer use of HIT
Learning Objectives

By the end of this course the participants were able to:

• State disparities in healthcare that can be mitigated by adoption of PHRs by diverse patient populations
• Demonstrate the components of an integrated and interoperable network and connect those to uses in clinical practice
• Explain relationship between PHRs and catastrophes and how the use of PHRs during these and other times of unexpected events can lead to more expeditious and effective patient care
• Evaluate the National Health Information Network Model and apply the concepts to policy making action items that may lead to change
• Compare EHRs and common practices in clinical environments
• Differentiate the attributes of PHR systems currently available to a variety of consumer communities (diverse, disabled, chronic, etc.)
• Identify of the role of the ONC and policy makers in HIT
• Describe the main advantages of a PHR for patient self-care management

Target Audience

• MDs, RNs, Clinicians
• CMIOs
• Case Managers
• Academicians
• Researchers
• Community Health Professionals
• Students