MyChart is a website where patients can enter their information and see what is going on with their healthcare. Patients can get a virtual look into their medical records and then get a timeline of their medical history to see what was going on in their life at the specific date.
Features
MyChart provides a timeline of a patient’s medical history, a list of any medications, and a list of any hospitalizations. Patients can add family members and doctors, and MyChart will give them a record of their family member’s medical history. Patients can also add their health goals to MyChart and get a timeline to see if their goals were accomplished. MyChart also provides a list of lab and test results and a list of any procedures and surgeries that were done. Patients can also add their medication and allergy history and get a list of any allergies they have.
Design
MyChart features a white background and a blue bar at the top with the MyChart logo. The website is separated into three sections, one for patients, one for family members, and one for doctors. The MyChart website is easy to navigate and has clickable buttons.
Information about usability
MyChart is a website that is easy to use and has a lot of information that is important for a patient to know and access.
Pros
- Provides a timeline of a patient’s medical history, a list of any medications, and a list of any hospitalizations
- Patients can add family members and doctors, and MyChart will give them a record of their family member’s medical history
- Patients can also add their health goals to MyChart and get a timeline to see if their goals were accomplished
- Provides a list of lab and test results and a list of any procedures and surgeries that were done.
- Patients can also add their medication and allergy history and get a list of any allergies they have
- Patients can get a virtual look into their medical records and then get a timeline of their medical history to see what was going on in their life at the specific date
- Is a website that is easy to use and has a lot of information that is important for a patient to know and access
Cons
- The only way to access MyChart is through a computer or phone
- MyChart only works in a browser and won’t work on a different web page
- The website is not very mobile friendly
- The website is not accessible to people who are blind or have a vision impairment
- MyChart is not easy to use for people with a hearing impairment
Conclusion
MyChart is a website that is easy to use and has a lot of information that is important for patient to know and access. Patients can get a virtual look into their medical records and then get a timeline of their medical history to see what was going on in their life at the specific date. MyChart provides a timeline of a patient’s medical history, a list of any medications, and a list of any hospitalizations. Patients can add family members and doctors, and MyChart will give them a record of their family member’s medical history. Patients can also add their health goals to MyChart and get a timeline to see if their goals were accomplished. MyChart also provides a list of lab and test results and a list of any procedures and surgeries that were done. Patients can also add their medication and allergy history and get a list of any allergies they have.