Implementing a patient's bill of rights with the personal health organizer
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the effect of a personal health organizer on continuity of care and patient responsibility. Methods: In this six-month observational study, 42 medical patients were recruited by their physicians to use a health organizer. Outcomes were measured using self-administered questionnaires. Results: Ninety-one percent stated the organizer improved the availability of their medical information, made them feel more in control of their health, and helped them to understand their medical problems. Conclusion: The personal health organizer improved patients' perception of continuity of care and allowed patients to become more responsible for their health care.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Westman, EC; Tomlin, KF
Published Date
- January 1, 1999
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 23 / 2
Start / End Page
- 128 - 133
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1087-3244
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.5993/AJHB.23.2.5
Citation Source
- Scopus