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COVID-19 and open notes: a new method to enhance patient safety and trust.

July 7, 2021

Blease CR, Salmi L, Hägglund M, et al. JMIR Ment Health. 2021;8(6):e29314.

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This commentary outlines six benefits of the new requirement that health systems offer online patient access to their medical records, including clinician notes. Benefits include strengthened patient-clinician relationships, patient engagement, and adherence to mental health care plans. While online access may help narrow the digital divide, the authors also point out that lack of access to technology is still a barrier.

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