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In Their Own Words

OpenNotes introduces a fundamental change in the way doctors, nurses, and other health professionals communicate and share information with patients. The result? Good things happen when everybody gets on the same page.

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What did the doctor say? OpenNotes benefits caregivers.

Beverly doesn’t always remember everything she talks about with her doctor. It gives her and her son peace of mind to know that they can look back on the notes.

Parkinson’s Disease: Tracking Progress with OpenNotes

Hyam Kramer feels in control of his Parkinson’s Disease. He’s grateful for the partnership he has with his neurologist Dr. Samuel Frank and the rest of his care team at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. His tremors are managed with medications; he’s exercising, is back behind the wheel of his car, and is able to…

OpenNotes Explained: It’s Okay to Ask

We’re honored to be connected with many remarkable patient activists from across the country. This video includes a few who, in addition to the countless other things they do, are helping to spread the word about OpenNotes and the power of knowing what’s in your medical record.

OpenNotes: Evidence is In

In this video OpenNotes co-founders, Tom Delbanco, MD, and Jan Walker, RN, MBA, share the results of the initial OpenNotes study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine in 2012. And patients and doctors who participated in the study discuss the benefits of note sharing.

Mental Health OpenNotes Empower Patients

Stacey has a history of anxiety and depression. Her symptoms became worse after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and she began seeing a mental health therapist who offered to share visit notes with Stacey. The notes help Stacey remember what was discussed at the visit and what she’s supposed to do between visits. She also…

Thinking in Spanish

Merelyn Hong believes that access to notes is important for all patients, no matter what language is spoken at home, because the information is there whenever it’s needed. She says the notes are an important tool that can be shared with family members or friends who can help navigate the English language and the health…

OpenNotes Helps Patients Manage Chronic Health Conditions

Eileen Hughes’ health is complicated. She’s managing type-1 diabetes and other chronic conditions. Having access to her notes has brought her greater understanding of her illnesses and helps her manage and feel in control of her health and health care.

Patients and Doctors on the Same Page

If Ellen Godfrey has questions about what she discussed with her primary care doctor, she looks first to her notes. She says OpenNotes has helped her better manage her high blood pressure, and that reading notes has also enhanced her relationship with her doctor.

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