Patient Health Record Systems
Patient Health Record Systems (PHRS) are digital platforms that aggregate and manage an individual's health information from multiple sources, such as healthcare providers, labs, and personal devices. They enable patients to access, control, and share their medical data, including diagnoses, medications, test results, and treatment histories. These systems aim to improve care coordination, patient engagement, and health outcomes by providing a comprehensive, patient-centric view of health information.
Developers should learn about PHRS when building healthcare applications, telemedicine platforms, or interoperability solutions that require secure handling of sensitive patient data. They are essential for complying with regulations like HIPAA in the U.S. and for integrating with electronic health records (EHRs) to enable data exchange. Use cases include developing patient portals, mobile health apps, and systems for chronic disease management or preventive care.