User Types

The user context determines who will be the app's end-user: patients or providers. If your app fits into multiple contexts, check out the Multicontext Apps section.

Patients

Here's a list of example apps that a patient would use:

Example App	Goal	Functionality
Personal Health Record/Patient Portal	Empower patients to access and manage their own health information.	Patients can view their electronic health records (EHRs), check lab results, review medication lists, and monitor their health history.
Health Data Sharing	Enable patients to share their health data with authorized individuals and healthcare providers.	Patients can securely share specific health information with other healthcare apps or providers, ensuring controlled access to their data.
Self-Management	Facilitate self-management of health conditions and wellness.	May include features for setting health goals, tracking activities, receiving reminders for medications, and accessing educational resources.
Engagement and Communication	Foster patient engagement and communication with healthcare providers.	Patients can communicate with their healthcare team, schedule appointments, and receive notifications or alerts related to their care.

Providers

Here's a list of example apps that might be used by a provider:

Example App	Goal	Functionality
Clinical Decision Support	Support healthcare providers in making informed decisions at the point of care.	Integrate clinical decision support tools, providing relevant information, guidelines, and recommendations based on patient data.
Care Coordination	Improve coordination of care among healthcare providers.	Share patient data, care plans, and relevant information with other members of the healthcare team, facilitating collaborative and patient-centered care.
Population Health Management	Assist providers in managing the health of populations and identifying trends.	Analyze population health data, identifying at-risk patients, and implementing interventions to improve overall health outcomes.
Data Exchange	Facilitate secure and standardized data exchange between different healthcare systems.	Exchange health data, enabling providers to access information from external sources while ensuring data security and privacy.