Do you currently have a system in place to store and share relevant health care information such as current and new medication orders, Physicians notes, test results, and symptoms?
Better communication and coordination keeps everyone involved in the care of a loved one aware of what was done which leads to better care coordination and outcome.
If you haven’t started yet, it is probably time to start thinking about doing so. We have investigated a few systems. Here are our top two favorites.
CareTree- A communications software that saves all of your medical records for easy sharing with care teams. Here is a list of the features on CareTree.
Automatic Messaging
Everyone stays on the same page because CareTree can automatically send text messages and emails to the entire care team when there is an update. No more phone tag or email chains!
Calendar
Keep all of the appointments in one place, so everyone knows what is happening and when.
Medications
Keep a single, reconciled list of all medications. You can even upload pictures of the meds to reduce confusion. If something changes, everyone gets notified automatically!
Patient Portal
Store direct access to medical records for every doctor and hospital so you are aware of what happened at appointments.
Care Team
Invite your entire care team so everyone is on the same page. Invite both families and professionals with role-based security, so you control who has access to what.
Documents & Photos
Stop carrying around that growing folder of medical records. Securely store all of your documents so you always have them at your fingertips, whether it’s for an emergency or a routine medical question.
CareZone- Care Zone is an app that manages health information and makes it easy to share with your entire care team. Here is a list of features offered by Care Zone.
MEDICATIONS
Always have a list of medications, dosages, and schedules with you. Receive reminders, record doses taken, and track adherence progress over time.
JOURNAL
Document symptoms for easy reference during medical appointments, record doctor’s instructions, and privately share updates with family members.
CALENDAR
Keep track of medical appointments, therapy sessions, and prescription refills. Sync events with other calendars, and share access with others as well.
CONTACTS
Organize and share important contacts, numbers, and emails including doctors, pharmacies, insurance providers, and the off-hours advice nurse.
NOTES
Securely store insurance info, online account credentials, instructions, and other hard-to-remember details you might need in a pinch.
TO-DOS
Keep a synchronized list of things you need to get done and stay organized on whatever device you’re using. Assign tasks to others to get the help you need.
PHOTOS AND FILES
Store discharge instructions, advance directives, and photos of important documents, such as a driver’s license for easy access, when you need them.
PRIVATE, SECURE SHARING
Share access to important info with a relative to make sure you have a backup in case of an emergency, or family members to help coordinate care for a loved one.
If you are thinking about sharing medical records for you or a loved one, this may be a start as you evaluate the different options that are available to you. Before selecting a platform, it is important that you reach out to each company with any questions or concerns you may have.
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