Nearly 7 in 10 patients view test results before a clinician weighs in: Study

Paige Twenter / beckershospitalreview - Nearly 7 in 10 patients view their test results online before a clinician contacts them to explain, according to a study published Aug. 18 in JAMA Network Open. The study drew on 4,982 respondents to the 2024 “Health Information National Trends Survey,” a…

AI Summary: A study finds nearly seven in ten patients access their lab and test results via portals before a clinician has had a chance to interpret them, increasing risk of misunderstanding and anxiety. Authors urge clearer timing policies and improved communication to balance transparency with the need for clinical context.