[Personal health folder]

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Patient Engagement
• Digital Health

Context:

• Personal Health Records (PHR) enhance patient involvement in healthcare.
• PHR facilitate access to medical information, services, and communication.
• Home monitoring devices can integrate with PHR for chronic disease management.

Purpose:

• To describe the development of the Personal Health Folder by the Government of Catalonia.
• To outline the integration of the Personal Health Folder within the Catalonian Shared Clinical History project.
• To emphasize the goal of empowering individuals in managing their health and improving care quality.

Summary:

• The Personal Health Folder provides secure, confidential access to health information for Catalan citizens.
• It operates within the Catalonian Shared Clinical History project, utilizing interoperability tools.
• The system aims to foster patient responsibility in preventive actions and healthcare management.

Impact:

• Improved patient capacity to actively participate in their own healthcare.
• Enhanced coordination between different healthcare areas and professionals.
• Support for chronic disease management, health promotion, and preventive care initiatives.