Use of Patient-Authored Prehistory to Improve Patient Experiences and Accommodate Federal Law

Abstract

Empowering patients to contribute subjective information to their electronic health record has the potential to improve the diagnostic process. When conducting a medical encounter, the authors recommend having patients complete a prehistory form beforehand to improve the patient experience while accommodating federal law.

Intravitreal Melphalan for Treatment of Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma

“…The most commonly used intravitreal medication for PVRL is methotrexate. 2,3 Others have investigated intravitreal rituximab. 4 Herein, we report our experience with melphalan, a medication commonly used for treatment of vitreous seeding from retinoblastoma, 5,6 in 3 eyes of 2 patients with PVRL.…”

“…Since 2007, we have published several articles emphasizing the importance of combining clinical, histologic, and genetic survival predictors when estimating a prognosis for UM posttreatment. 2 We developed an online prognostic tool predicting survival using multivariable analyses, also accounting for age and sex. 2 Walter et al 1 have not cited these articles, so their Discussion does not interpret their results by taking into consideration all other relevant evidence in the literature.…”

“…2 We developed an online prognostic tool predicting survival using multivariable analyses, also accounting for age and sex. 2 Walter et al 1 have not cited these articles, so their Discussion does not interpret their results by taking into consideration all other relevant evidence in the literature.…”

Patient Coauthored History Could Improve Health Record Accuracy

“…I agree that a solution may come from patient-generated information. In a previous report, patients were invited to complete a replica of a history as defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Patients completed a 3-page prehistory form with approximately 30 questions in a structured format that included chief complaint(s), a history of present illness, the status of chronic condition(s), a review of systems, and a past family social history…”