Personal health records: a practical guide for neurologists

Elena Purcaru1, Jude Kings2, Mavis Ayer2

  • 1Department of Neurology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK elena.purcaru@uhs.nhs.uk.

Practical Neurology
|February 17, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Personal health records (PHRs) empower individuals in managing their health and connecting with neurologists. This article outlines the benefits, challenges, and implementation of PHR platforms in neurology care.

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