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Impacts of Direct Patient Access to Laboratory Results – Final Report

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05 August 2015

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This study examines the impact of providing patients with direct access to their lab results as soon as they are available. The findings include improved satisfaction, more timely access, no increase in anxiety, and fewer calls to physician offices. This report is available in English only.

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