Patient Portal

Syllable breakdown

Dictionary meaning

A secure online website or app that gives patients convenient, 24-hour access to their personal health information, such as recent visits, discharge summaries, medications, immunisations, allergies, and test results, via a secure internet connection

Examples

• The patient portal allows users to message their care team, request prescription refills, and view lab results without calling the surgery.
• Patient portal engagement is associated with improved chronic disease management and higher vaccination rates.

Synonyms: personal health record portal, MyChart (common brand name), online patient account