13 Reasons to Sign Up for the Patient Portal

Patient Portals are recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as a digital tool in order to support patients better. This is partially due to the rapid improvement of electronic health records (EHRs) in communicating health information, but also due to federal regulations.

Under HIPAA, physicians must provide their patients free access to their electronic health information (EHI or ePHI). The 21st Century Cures Act Final Rule further emphasizes the need for patients to access their PHI easily in order to make thoughtful healthcare decisions.

13 Reasons to Sign Up for the Patient Portal:

Your Patient Portal: Communication. Information. 24/7. Any Time.

1. Ask Your Pediatrician a Question Any Time.

2. Send a Private Message to Your Pediatrician at Any Time.

3. When’s Your Next Appointment? Check Any Time.

4. Forgot What Your Pediatrician Said During Your Kid’s Visit? Check Any Time.

5. Need Immunizations Records for Camp or School? Get Your Kid’s Records Any Time.

6. Lost That Handout? Go Read It Any Time.

7. Forgot Your Kid’s Height and Weight from the Last Visit? Read the Visit Summary Any Time.

8. See Your Child’s Test Results for Labs and Screenings Any Time.

9. See Your Kid’s Care Plan Details All in One Place Any Time.

10. Getting Low on Medications? Request Prescription Refills Any Time.

11. Want to Help Your Teen Take Responsibility for Their Own Healthcare? Set Them Up with Their Own

Account So They Can See Upcoming Appointments and Ask Questions Any Time.

12. Login Once to Review Records and Check Upcoming Appointments for All Siblings Any Time.

13. Send a Summary of Care Record to a Specialist or Other Physician at Any Time.

Call (706) 868-1906 to sign up.  Or, Portal users can sign in at: https://westap.pcc.com/portal