phr
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- noun
- Jargon
- The personal health record (PHR) allows individuals to keep track of their health care information in one location.
- maintain a PHR
- PHR education
Examples
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A PHR can help patients manage their health by keeping important medical information organized.
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"The idea behind an electronic PHR is that information is power," Murphy said.
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The idea of keeping a PHR is not new.
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The PHR is updated by the individual and kept by that individual in a secure location.
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If the patient is not able to maintain his or her own PHR, family involvement may be necessary.
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Many of the offerings are free and could be used as the basis for a PHR.
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Patients must be able to determine which information to include in their PHR and how to accurately update that information.
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Allergies, medications, and care plans in a PHR are available to each provider.
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The PHR is a customizable, personalized record of anything that pertains to an individual's healthcare.
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When creating a PHR, make sure to include your allergies, medications, and family medical history.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word phr is a short form of phrase, which means 'a small group of words used together'. So phr is used in dictionaries and linguistic texts to mark entries that are phrases, not single words.