Engaging Patients Through OpenNotes: An Evaluation Using Mixed Methods

The Commonwealth Fund
 

Toplines

Nearly all patients in OpenNotes study said they corrected their therapeutic regimen in some way  

 

Patients with access to their clinical notes are more engaged, have greater trust in their care 

 

The Bottom Line

The evidence thus far indicates that giving patients immediate, unfettered electronic access to their medical records has the potential to improve care and possibly outcomes as well.