Patients' Interest in Reading Their Medical Record

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Abstract
The momentum to involve patients in all aspects of their health and health care is increasing. This movement is demonstrated in the drive to engage patients in managing their chronic diseases,1-3 in selecting care based on quality,4 in improving the quality of the care delivery system,5,6 and in increasing their share of costs.7 Simultaneously, information sources that support patients' and consumers' active participation are rapidly expanding. A plethora of new materials and Web-based health sites support chronic disease self-management8-10; compare the quality of physicians, hospitals, and health plans4-11; and help consumers select among health coverage options.12