For many busy families, online access to a child’s health provider for medical advice, health records, or prescription refills could be a convenient option. The University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health suggests many parents may not be aware of all the potential benefits of using a patient portal for children. Sarah Clark, M.P.H., co-director of the poll discusses the benefits of patient portals offering and improving patient care.
