Infographic: 5 ways patients can use their medical records to the fullest

Michael Walter | | Radiology Business | Imaging Informatics

A recent Wall-Street Journal article provided readers with a helpful list of ways to take control of their medical records. Take a look at the infographic below, and share it with your patients. If there’s something else that should have made the list, shoot us a message on Twitter and let us know!

Michael Walter
Michael Walter, Managing Editor

Michael has more than 18 years of experience as a professional writer and editor. He has written at length about cardiology, radiology, artificial intelligence and other key healthcare topics.

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