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How do I get proxy access to the hospital?

Acton Medical Associates NEW Patient Portal. powered by ... Age 0-12: Parents have access as a proxy to the child’s full information Age 13-17: Parents have access as a proxy to email back and forth with provider, no updates from the patients chart will flow into the portal during these years.

What is proxy access?

Jun 05, 2020 · Updated on January 25, 2021. Patient portal proxy access allows caregivers or legal guardians to access their dependents’ patient portals. Studies have shown that patients generally saw benefits once caregivers had access to the information and functions within their patient portal, such as health literacy assistance and help in times of medical emergencies.

What are the age limits for proxy access?

Proxy access allows parents, legal guardians or caregivers to access a patient’s health information on the patient portal. Proxy access is an available option for adult patients (18 years) and pediatric patients (newborn – 12 years of age).

How do I refill a prescription at Acton medical?

Use one of these options to refill or renew a prescription: Log into the Healow patient portal to request a refill or renewal online. Call us at (978) 635-8700. Follow the prompts to the pharmacy refill line. Please allow three business days for refills and renewals. In order to provide high-quality clinical service, Acton Medical reviews ...

What is proxy access?

Proxy access allows parents, legal guardians or caregivers to access a patient’s health information on the patient portal. Proxy access is an available option for adult patients (18 years) and pediatric patients (newborn – 12 years of age).

Will I be able to see my children's health information on the MyHealth Patient Portal?

Yes, you will have access to your children’s health information through the MyHealth Patient Portal from birth through 12 years of age if a pediatric minor proxy form has been completed. When a child becomes 13, record access will automatically be revoked.

If I want to add all of my children under 12 do I need a different form for each child or can I put it all on one form?

No, the form allows for three children to be added to the same form. The only time you would need more than one form, is if you have more than three children.

Why is proxy access severed when a minor reaches age 13?

The state of Ohio has laws specific to the health care of adolescent patients between 13 - 17 years of age. In order to support compliance with these laws, proxy access is not available after age 13 until the patient reaches 18 years of age and is able to authorize access.

What is the process for removing proxy access (other than for minors)?

An adult patient or their legal representative may remove proxy access for any reason and at any time. The Revoke Proxy Access form must be completed and submitted to Blanchard Valley Hospital, Bluffton Hospital or at one of the Blanchard Valley Medical Practice provider offices.

Is there a guest option for users to access the MyHealth Patient Portal?

There is no guest option for the MyHealth Patient Portal. Any user that has access to a patient’s record would need to have access as a proxy user.

What are the different types of parents?

Laws recognize several categories of parent. These include: 1 Legal guardian 2 Married biological parents 3 Separated or divorced biological parents 4 Step parents 5 Adoptive parents 6 Foster parents 7 Grandparents (children living with grandparents who are not legal guardians) 8 Other, such as a parent in the service or overseas who has transferred guardianship to a relative or friend with whom the child is temporarily living

What is a secure portal?

Many organizations are investing in a variety of secure-access Web portals, such as portals that give providers access to patient records and employee portals that allow staff the opportunity to work remotely. Patient portals offer consumers the ability to e-mail securely with physicians, complete registration forms prior to appointments, and access their health records.

What rights do minors have?

In many states, minors have privacy rights specific to sexual reproduction, sexually transmitted diseases, and mental health and substance abuse treatment. These rights require a signed authorization by the patient before information can be released to a parent.

Age-Specific State Rights

• In many states, minors have privacy rights specific to sexual reproduction, sexually transmitted diseases, and mental health and substance abuse treatment. These rights require a signed authorization by the patient before information can be released to a parent. In these states, organizations may need to confine parental proxy access to a childhood age range that respect…

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Relationship Validation

Defining Services, Available Information

Physician Champions Needed

Authorizing Access

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