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Medical records through MyChart linking

Visiting Mayo Clinic | Last Active: Jul 18 1:53pm | Replies (15)

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To be on the safe side I would request the other institutions to fax over to Mayo all relevant tests, etc. Also take with you a list of all your tests with dates performed so that the new Doctor can see at a glance what tests have been performed and how recent they are. Include any conditions impacting when the tests were done.

I now have a long record at Mayo, and I can see that Doctors have difficulty in getting up to speed. So, when I went to see a new Doctor at Mayo last May, I wrote a one-page summary description of my current status, history of multiple related health issues, tests and procedures with dates, outcomes, etc. for the doctor. He actually used some of my writing in his notes.

I know Doctors can see info from linked institutions, because twice they have put something in their notes that came from outside and I had not had it forwarded. But I wonder how well organized it is and how it is displayed for the doctor.
I have observed that Mayo has made progress in designing their MyChart pages and reporting info in the last two years. You can actually compare test results including the ones from linked organizations.
I would like to see a clinical report summary for a complex patient which clearly indicates the patient's various diagnoses and critical data points. Right now, MyChart just lists conditions, including those from outside. Many are duplicates either because Mayo does not update my diagnosis (nodule vs. multiple nodules for example) or my local primary also adds it to my record.

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Great idea! There are institutions that do not participate in the cloud-based sharing and that would suggest that one needs to use a more direct approach at records transfer.
Your idea of a one page "resume" if you will, facilitates sharing with the providers. Keep in mind that they are bombarded with information from all sides and directions. Actively participating in your care is important.

The Electronic Health Record and Patient Portal are constantly evolving (maybe too fast) but that would be what you will see improve over time.
Best!