| Auto-population | - - - | Auto-population is the process of using a computer to gather information from one or more data sources using specific criteria. The data is then merged into one logical entity and displayed in a browser or another online media device. | |
| Body mass index | BMI | Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely used measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. BMI is essentially a tool to screen for over- or underweight status. It may over estimate body fat in athletes or underestimate weight in older, frail adults. BMI in children and teens takes into account both age and sex, using percentiles. | More... |
| Continuity of care record | CCR | CCR or continuity of care record refers to a basic standard of health information to be indicated on a health form, such as name, date of birth, emergency contact, allergies and other critical health information. | More... |
| DiskOnKey | - - - | A disc on key is simply a flash drive or memory stick in which one can carry electronic information, such as a back up of a digital personal health record or other documents. | More... |
| eHealth | - - - | eHealth or e-Health refers to the health content or tools for the purposes of health information delivery systems or personal health management, such as Internet based health content, programs, or external medical devices that can transit health data. | More... |
| Electronic health record | EHR | An electronic health record (EHR) is a patient's health record in digital or electronic format. See PHR. | More... |
| Evidence-based medicine | - - - | Evidence-based medicine refers to medical guidelines or recommendations derived from clinical studies that show effectiveness of various aspects of health care, such as medications or treatment methods, in efforts to promote best clinical practices. | More... |
| Health maintenance organization | HMO | A health maintenance organization is a business entity that provides health insurance coverage in the US, and often has a network of health providers and professionals that deliver medical care to those insured under the HMO plan. | More... |
| Healthcare provider | - - - | Healthcare provider is essentially any licensed health professional that delivers health or medical services. A “primary care provider” or PCP is often an insured person’s main doctor or internist, and who makes referrals to health specialists when needed. | |
| HIPAA | - - - | In the USA, the HIPAA Privacy Rule established national standards to protect individuals’ medical records and other personal health information. | More... |
| Interoperability | - - - | In the context of a personal health information, the term refers to the ability of diverse technological systems and organizations to communicate or inter-operate to collect an individual’s health data (e.g., from electronic data stored by a specific health provider or in a medical device). | More... |
| Patient-centric | - - - | “patient-centric” is a modern, yet vague term that places the patient in the center of the healthcare system in an effort to empower individuals to be in control of their health care and decisions related to their health care. | |
| Peripheral medical device | - - - | Peripheral medical devices (or external medical device) is an instrument that uses software to track or inform a patient or health provider about a specific medical data. Examples include blood glucose level monitor, ovulation monitor, and physical activity tracker. | More... |
| Personal digital assistant | PDA | A personal digital assistant is a handheld computer with touch screen or keypad that houses personal information tools, such as calendar, email, document or media storage and can link with other computers to synchronize data. | More... |
| Personal digital key | - - - | A personal identification number that is unique for each user and complex enough not to be cracked by any means known today. This identifier is used to gather all the bits of medical information for the user and aggregate them into a single logical entity, without compromising the user’s true identity or demographic information. | |
| Personal health management system | PHMS | A PHMS is the application platform that houses a personal health record and other tailored computer-based health tools for an individual to manage their medical history and help take control of their overall health. | |
| Personal health record | PHR | A personal health record is an individual private record or file of medical and health information. It is distinct form an electronic health record kept by health providers or health organizations. | More... |
| Secure sockets layer | SSL | Secure sockets layer provides security for Internet communications when a user browses the web, send email or uses instant messaging. | More... |
| Secure-Safe Privacy-Plus | SSPP | LOK’s Secure-Safe Privacy-Plus patent-pending technology ensures that your health information is secure, using multiple security socket layers to house and separate your personal and medical data in different places. Only when you use your password and encrypted ID, will your health information — from your various health providers, hospital, lab or pharmacy — be connected and gathered in one place. Only when you decide to compile your LifeOnKey file does the data merge into your own personal computer’s browser. With the LOK technology the data never stay on your computer cache. The LOK technology complies with HIPAA, the federal standard for the protection of personal health records to ensure the privacy of electronic transmission of health information. | |
| Social networking | - - - | A social network is a community of people with similar interests. Internet based social networking involves the participation in group forums, chats and blogs that facilitate communication among people. | More... |
| Wireless | - - - | Wireless refers to the new technology in telecommunications whereby electromagnetic waves (vs. wires or cables) carry the signal, such as connecting to the Internet from a computer or PDA. | More... |