Keeping track of medical records is typically a laborious process but, thanks to a certain that can be used for virtually anything, and with just a few taps and a bit of know-how, it can be turned into the perfect device for quickly checking test results, doctor's notes, and other medical information.
Apple Health was first released in September 2014 and, since then, it's evolved into one of the most robust health platforms available on any smartphone. It can be used for tracking someone's heart rate, sleep, water intake, nutrition, weight, and so much more. In 2018, Apple added the 'Health Records' feature so iPhone s could import medical information straight from their doctor. It's a feature that often goes unnoticed and, considering how incredibly useful it can be, that's a shame.
To get started with the Health Records, the Apple Health app and tap the profile icon at the top-right of the screen. Tap 'Health Records' under the Features subhead, tap 'Get Started,' tap a doctor/hospital network, and then tap 'Connect to .' Enter the information for that specific network, tap 'Allow Access,' and the should be added. Tap 'Next' on the confirmation page, tap 'Allow,' and that's all there is to it.
Why Adding Medical Records To Apple Health Is A Good Idea
Next time the iPhone visits the Summary page in the Apple Health app, a shortcut to the medical records should appear at the top of the screen. Tap on that card to view expanded details from the records (or go to the Browse page, scroll all the way down, and tap on the network that was added). Either way, it'll show things like blood pressure, heart rate, immunizations, and any other information collected during a doctor visit. In addition to presenting more recent records, s can keep scrolling down to view all older records that a network still has on file for them.
While this is all information that's accessible through doctor websites/apps, having all of it integrated with Apple Health gives iPhone s a one-stop-shop for all of their medical information. If someone needs to quickly reference a medication they were prescribed, see when they had their last flu shot, or check on lab results from a recent test, all of that is now right in Apple Health. It's more convenient, the information is presented a lot nicer compared to a lot of network apps, and having this data live next to everything else in Apple Health makes it easier to see a complete picture of someone's overall wellbeing.
The only downside to health records in Apple Health? Not every single doctor/hospital network is currently ed. The list is quite long, and Apple is adding more all the time, so don't get too discouraged if a specific network isn't there quite yet. Give it some time, check back every couple of months, and it should be there eventually.
Source: Apple