Use MyChart Bedside | Patient Resources (2024)

FAQs

What is Epic MyChart Bedside? ›

MyChart Bedside is your portal for engaging with your care while admitted to the hospital. Empower yourself and your family with access to your care team, clinical data, and health education.

MyChart gives you access to your health information and a direct connection to your care team, with tools to help you actively participate in your care.

Concerns for patient privacy

Patients may be worried about the security of their protected health information (PHI) stored in digital platforms, which could lead to data breaches and unauthorized access.

MyChart is EPIC's patient portal. MyChart is a secure means for patients to access parts of their health records through a web browser and cell-phone apps.

The patient or patient's representative is entitled to copies of all or any portion of their records that he or she has a right to inspect, upon written request to the physician.

MyChart is a patient friendly portal provided by Epic, it's a great tool to review all the information required like the upcoming appointments, your visit information, medications, contacting your provider for any care related queries.

MyChart is a secure online portal that provides information about your medical care and connects you to your Johns Hopkins Medicine health care team. Schedule appointments, view test reports, pay medical bills and more.

Epic software for hospitals automates many routine tasks like patient scheduling, e-prescriptions, and referral management. This allows caregivers to save time and focus on providing direct patient care using hospital Epic.

Epic is the preferred EMR system used by many organizations nationwide. EMRs are digital versions of patient charts. Epic EMR resembles many work portals with which doctors can find their profiles via their personalized dashboard.

Messaging your doctor can be a convenient way to get medical advice. You can send a note through MyChart whenever you have time – day or night – and your provider will typically reply in one to three business days.

What is the best browser for MyChart? ›

You will no longer be able to log in to MyChart on Internet Explorer. You must download a different supported web browser. You can use the links on this page for easy access to a variety of options, including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

Why can't I message any provider? Each organization chooses who is available for MyChart messaging. Generally, you can only message providers with whom you've had a recent or upcoming visit.

Overall Great program

It has made it really easy to see my medical information. Such as test results and scheduled visits. I am also able to fill out lots of …

While you will no longer be able to access your account, your medical information and other associated data will not be deleted for legal requirements and to ensure that you continue to receive the best possible care from your healthcare providers. You will not be prevented from signing up for MyChart in the future.

Patient portals have limitations such as complexity, limited accessibility, and low engagement rates. In contrast, HIPAA compliant emails are often preferred for their familiarity, ease of use, accessibility, flexibility, and integration with existing systems.

Patient monitoring systems have some disadvantages. One of the main challenges is obtaining accurate readings due to external factors that can affect the measurements, such as the patient's body position and external electrical signals ¹.