https://pod3patienteducationportal.opened.ca/

Hi, Cassidy, Alistair

The group I chose is Pods 3 Electronic Health Records. First of all thanks to their post, their design is very complete, and the details are handled well. In addition, you can view their other information in the shared link, which is good enough for others to view. I will use the knowledge I learned this semester and a bit of my opinion to comment on the project of your group.

Thank you for sharing, and look forward to your revised design!

Records are of great significance to patients and professionals in the health sector, as well as third parties who have a stake in the industry, such as the government and researchers. The records serve numerous functions, such as informing administrative decisions, providing areas for research, aiding doctors in decision making by following a patient’s medical history, and enabling patients to track their health progress. Technology has revolutionized the process of record-keeping, leading to a shift from hard copy storage to electronic methods, which are easy to use and accessible.

From the overview given, it seems that the module is meant to train patients on electronic health records (EHRs) using health information technology (HIT). I find the site easy to comprehend and use. The fonts used are clear and suitable for the average reader. Additionally, the site is well designed, which gives one comfortable user experience. Additionally, the pictures used are relevant and actively contribute to the theme of the site. Therefore, the overall work is commendable.

Concerning technology choice, the group has adopted a web-based digital format. It seems that this method has been favoured over others such as paper materials. While this decision is environmentally friendly, the heavy reliance on internet usage exposes the presentation to numerous risks that come with dependence on the internet. Furthermore, I believe that the assumption that a reliable internet connection is guaranteed in most places is ill-informed. I also believe that hard copy information will be more patient-friendly. Therefore, the group should consider having a printable version of its module as a backup option.

Finally, the group has adopted colour blindness and language barriers as part of the inclusivity framework. To address the language factor, jargon has been avoided as simple English has been used. However, I believe that the model should provide alternative languages such as Spanish and French to effectively address the barrier as opposed to using basic language.