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Case Study: Contribute a substantive initial posting that demonstrates critical thinking and understanding of the subject matter presented. Imagine you are a patient with a complex medical history looking to start using a PHR. Use the internet to research the various personal health records (PHRs) available from both free and subscription services. In your initial discussion response, provide a comparison of at least two PHR's, describing the differences in available features, ease of use, costs, and support. Identify the systems you would choose to adopt, and and discuss factors that impacted your decision. To help you work through this discussion prompt, consider these 12 questions AHIMA suggests individuals ask themselves when deciding which PHR is right for them:

Questions: Consumers Should Ask When Choosing a PHR Asking the right questions is important in determining which PHR product is right for the individual. Following are some questions that consumers should ask. In most instances, these questions should be asked regardless of who provides the product (e.g., healthcare provider, employer, insurer, vendor). However, several questions are specific to PHRs offered by employers and insurers. Content Will the PHR provide all the information I need for a complete health history? Will information be automatically added to the PHR from any other records (e.g., insurance, employment, or care)? If so, what information will be added, and how will it be added? Is the information transfer audited? Do I have the opportunity to delete, correct, or add information? How will I do this? Does the PHR sponsor have any ownership rights to the collected information? Can the PHR sponsor sell my information to anyone or for any reason? If so, how can I protect my privacy? Can I specify that my information not be sold? Will my information be used for employment or insurance coverage decisions (e.g., to determine insurance eligibility)?