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You and Your Health Care Provider See All  Maintaining Your Personal Health Record in You and Your Health Care Provider A PHR can help reduce or eliminate duplicate tests and allow you to receive faster, safer treatment and care in an emergency. It also can help you play a more active role in your health care. ...more  How to Take Part in Every Medical Decision in You and Your Health Care Provider Well-informed people who play a significant role in deciding how they're going to treat their health conditions are likely to feel better about the decision process.

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