Patient-generated health data (PGHD) can provide valuable insights into a patient’s health status and treatment progress, helping to optimize care delivery and improve overall healthcare decision-making. To promote patient use of personal health records (PHRs) or patient portals, healthcare providers can educate patients on the benefits of these tools and provide training on how to use them. They can also make sure the portals are user-friendly and easy to navigate. Providers can also incentivize patients to use the portals by offering rewards or bonuses for doing so.

Regarding patients’ control over their electronic health records (EHRs) and the right to decide who can access their data, there are arguments for both sides. On one hand, giving patients control over their EHRs and data allows for more privacy and autonomy, and may help to build trust between patients and healthcare providers. On the other hand, healthcare providers may argue that they need access to this information in order to provide the best possible care and make informed decisions. Ultimately, it is important to strike a balance between protecting patients’ rights and ensuring that healthcare providers have the information they need to provide high-quality care.