berkshire patient portal

How do I enroll in the Berkshire patient portal?

On February 1st of 2020, Berkshire Health Systems implemented a new Electronic Health Record system called Meditech Expanse, and as part of that, a new Berkshire Patient Portal. You can enroll in the Berkshire Patient Portal by receiving an email invite when you visit: Berkshire Medical Center & Fairview Hospital Physician Practices

How do I Reset my @Berkshire Health Systems password?

Berkshire Health Systems Reset Password An email address must be connected to your account in order to reset your password. Please contact the hospital if you do not have an email address connected to your account.

What is @Berkshire Health Systems?

Berkshire Health Systems is the premier provider of comprehensive health services in the Berkshires and surrounding area. We provide a broad spectrum of services normally only found in larger, metropolitan areas.

Why choose Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates?

The team at Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates, an affiliate of BHS, are pioneers in the field, bringing state-of-the-art technology and care to patients throughout the Berkshires and Southern Vermont.

Who is the Chief Medical Officer of BHS?

Please read this column on Vaccine Safety & Hesitancy by Dr. James Lederer, BHS Chief Medical Officer/Chief Quality Officer.

Is BMC Cancer Center nationally recognized?

The first member of the Dana Farber Cancer Care Collaborative, our cancer program is nationally recognized. Every cancer patient is supported by an entire team of highly-skilled physicians and other medical experts trained specifically in cancer care.

Is BHS urgent care open?

For rapid treatment of non-emergent illness and injury, BHS Urgent Care is the convenient, fast solution, providing care every day of the week, including weekends and most holidays, and open from 8 am to 8 pm. BHS Urgent Care is a walk-in site, with no appointments required, but if you want to pre-arrange your visit, you can also go online and reserve your spot.

How to request a referral to a specialist?

If you need a referral to see a specialist, please make the request through the Patient Portal or by contacting your practice. We will need your name, date of birth, phone number, the specialist doctor’s name, the doctor’s specialty, and the reason for your visit.

How to request a refill for a prescription?

If you need a medication refill, please call your pharmacy to make the request. The pharmacy will send a request to your PCP. If you have not been seen by your care team recently, you may be contacted to schedule an appointment so your PCP can monitor how the medication is working for you and ensure you are not experiencing any dangerous side-effects.

What is the RBH portal?

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s patient portal provide patients with a digital view of their healthcare record held by The Royal Berkshire Hospital. MY RBH Health enables you to view your recent test results, upcoming and past appointments, clinical correspondence, update relevant health and information and to receive communication from clinicians via a secure messaging function.

What do I need to do?

Make sure your e-mail address is securely updated through your RBHFT appointment reminder and rebooking service, Dr. Doctor https://nhs.my/royalberkshire. If you have done this previously either in hospital or through Dr. Doctor, then there is no need to do it again.

Can you register family members on your behalf at Royal Berkshire Hospital?

Only patients of Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Trust who receive an invitation to register for the patient portal will be able to do so. It will not be possible for anyone to register family members on their behalf at this time. All patients who register will be required to verify their identity. Therefore, the registration process will need to be completed by the person intending to register. It is important that we take these steps to ensure that the correct person and health record are linked together.

Is a patient portal safe?

The patient portal is built using security systems similar to internet banking. As long as you keep your log-in details secure, the information is safe. Log-out every time you leave the patient portal and store your log-in information securely. As with internet banking, we advise you to use a unique password for your patient portal account in line with best practice security measures.

Can you see your GP records at Royal Berkshire Hospital?

At this stage you can only see information from your medical records at Royal Berkshire Hospital. Your GP record is on a different system and therefore will not show in the patient portal.

Can portals replace written communication?

At this stage the portal will not replace written communication. However, as we develop the patient portal, we will aim to send most communications electronically. We will of course take your preference into account and you will still be able to receive paper copies of correspondence should you wish to.

Can GPs see my patient portal?

The portal is your record. GPs will not be able to see what is included in your Royal Berkshire Hospital patient portal. However, you will be able to show them the information if you choose to. Clinicians involved in your care at Royal Berkshire Hospital will be able to see the same information within your record but will only access this through the hospital record system when they are actively caring for you. A clinician will never access your patient portal.