The Use of Personalized Health Reports in a Student-Run Free Clinic

  • Talin R Darian Wayne State University School of Medicine
  • Pei Chan Ma Wayne State University School of Medicine
  • Lydia Su Wayne State University School of Medicine
  • Jennifer Mendez, PhD Wayne State University School of Medicine
Keywords: health report, patient education, student-run clinic, health fair, communication, language

Abstract

My Health Report (MHR) is a computer program that prints out personalized health reports for patients based on their basic health data and laboratory test results. Reports are available in four languages. The goal of MHR is to improve health communication and education. This program has been used by medical students in a student-run free clinic in Madison Heights, Michigan, since 2011 and supports students’ efforts in providing patient-centered communication and education materials to an underserved population across multiple languages. Given its simplicity and portability, MHR may add value to student-run clinics elsewhere.

Published
2020-12-30
How to Cite
Darian, T., Ma, P. C., Su, L., & Mendez, J. (2020). The Use of Personalized Health Reports in a Student-Run Free Clinic. Journal of Student-Run Clinics, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.59586/jsrc.v6i1.164
Section
Descriptive Report