Will Reading Your Doctor's Notes Make You Healthier?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) now allows patients access to their medical records, but few patients...have ever lain eyes on their records. And those who try commonly face bureaucratic obstacles and exorbitant copying fees.

One doctor thought that openly inviting patients to review these records could better engage patients, and increase their understanding of health and treatment regimens. So he decided to find out for sure.