Article: Shared Access to Patient Portals for Older Adults

This viewpoint article examines how care partners may be systematically engaged via shared portal access, especially for older adults facing cognitive, sensory, or socioeconomic vulnerabilities. It discusses privacy, digital equity, role-based access, and implementation challenges and opportunities.


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Communication
Topic
Shared Decision Making
Audience
Health Care Professionals, Organizational Leaders and Administrators, Policymakers and Government Professionals
Setting
Long-Term, Residential, and Home-Based Care, Digital Health and Telehealth
Level
Advanced