This article discusses the use of the patient portal as it relates to supplying patients with information. The article discusses what is commonly shared within the patient portal and how allied health professionals can assist their patients with easily accessing their medical information.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the purpose of the patient portal
• Explain how patients utilize the patient portal to stay connected to their physicians
• Describe the information shared within the patient portal

Author(s):

• Alice Macomber, RN, RMA(AMT), RPT(AMT), AHI

Relevant Certifications:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
• Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
• Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT)
• Certified Laboratory Consultant (CLC)

Launch Date: 2021

Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase