Medical Results Gone Rogue: A Cautionary Tale of Patient Empowerment The digital revolution has transformed healthcare, enabling patients to take a more active role in their medical care through online platforms and mobile apps.
However, this shift towards patient empowerment can sometimes be a double edged sword, as seen in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Recently, doctors have expressed concerns that the MyChart app allows patients to access medical test results and imaging before their physicians do.