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Tehama County Medical Guide- 2015 31 It's easy to use. It's always open. And it's safe. It's the Dignity Health Online Pa- tient Center—a one-stop, electronic tool that allows you to review your medical information anytime you want. All you need is an internet connection and a web browser. "It's a secure web portal where patients can access their health information from the electronic medical records system used by their hospital," says Brian Talbot, Dignity Health's IT Collaboration Director. "It's login- and password-protected," he says, "much like online banking." How can it help you? Among other things, the Online Patient Center allows you to: � See what conditions you've been Manage your appointments, securely access your health information, and quickly view your lab results with the Dignity Health Online Patient Center. Online Patient Center allows secure, easy access to personal health records treated for and what procedures were done during hospital visits � Review discharge instructions � Read a list of your current medications and allergies � Manage your upcoming hospital appointments Users can also see results of lab tests much more quickly, says Roque Matagulay, RN, Dignity Health Clinical Informaticist. "The health records office guaran- tees a 30-day turnaround," he says. "But online, you can get lab reports within 24 hours. That's a popular feature." Additional features—including an app for mobile devices—are planned, he says. Overall, "The intent is to make sure patients have the opportunity How to sign up The Dignity Health Online Patient Center is easy to register for and use. All you need to do is: � Provide your email address during hospital registration � Check your inbox for an invitation to enroll � Click on the link provided and follow the simple instructions If you have questions after you're enrolled, call the toll-free, 24-hour support line at 877.621.8014. Or, go to DignityHealth.org/Patients and select your hospital from the drop- down menu for your region. Click here for a snapshot of your health to engage in their own health care," Talbot says. "The more engaged you are, the more likely you are to enjoy better health."