A patient portal is a secure website or app from your doctor’s office. It lets you see parts of your health record online, any time of day.
Features vary by office, but many portals let you:
- See lab results and visit notes
- Request prescription refills
- Send non-urgent messages to your care team
- Check upcoming appointments
- Update your contact and insurance details
Portals save time. You can check a result without waiting on hold, and you have your health information handy when you see a new doctor or specialist.
To get started, ask your doctor’s office how to sign up. Many portals also have a phone app. Use a strong password, and never use the portal for an emergency. Call 911 instead.
If you help care for a child or an aging parent, ask if the office offers proxy access so you can view their account too.
Evans Medical Group patients use the athenahealth patient portal. For help getting access, call (706) 868-3100 or visit our contact page.