dr brown patient portal

What is the patient portal and how do I use it?

If you are an existing patient, we have a free service available called the " Patient Portal ." The link below allows you to communicate in a secure manner directly with members of our health care team. To use the Patient Portal, you must obtain a username and password. You must have a permanent email address that you check consistently.

Will my office keep a copy of my Patient Portal communications?

My office will keep a copy of all medically important Patient Portal communications in your electronic medical record. This means that appropriate members of my staff will have access to these communications as part of our medical records keeping, treatment, and billing.

Are online patient portal communications risky?

All medical communications carry some level of risk. While the likelihood of risks associated with the use of online Patient Portal communications, particularly in a secure environment, is substantially reduced, the risks are nonetheless real and very important to understand.

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Can employers inspect online communications?

Employers and online services have a right to inspect and keep online communications transmitted through their system. Online communications are also admissible as evidence in court. Online communications may disrupt or damage your computer if a computer virus is attached.

Does the Portal replace appointments?

The Portal facilitates communication between appointments. However, the Portal does not replace your scheduled clinic appointments. It is not checked on the weekends. Please allow up to 72 hours to respond to communications and requests. We will not send any private health information to your e-mail (non-secure).

Can I forward patient portal communications to third parties?

I will not forward Patient Portal communications to third parties except as authorized or required by law.