The push to go online can sometimes be a burden, with web forms to navigate and passwords to create and update. Sometimes it seems easier to avoid the digital hoops and hurdles when a simple phone call will do. But in an emergency, technology can be the quickest way to solve a problem or seek help. Having your health records available and easily accessible is an important step in disaster preparedness–whether a hurricane looms or the forecast is promising. It’s never too early to make plans for the worst case scenarios.
Online Patient Health Records
Your patient portal is a handy tool for messaging your care team, requesting medication refills, paying your bill, scheduling an appointment or viewing your latest lab results. However, the ability to access your medical history in a hurry may be vital to your care. If an accident occurs, emergency responders, loved ones or caregivers are better able to meet your needs and understand your individual health status.
The Villages Health patients may use the following literature to create their personal account securely on a smartphone, tablet or computer.