ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Patient portal

A patient portal is like a secret place on the computer where you can see information about your health. You can find out things like when your next doctor’s appointment is, what medicine you need to take, and what test results say. It’s like your own special notebook that you can see on the computer, and it keeps all your health information safe so that only you and your doctor can see it. You can even send messages to your doctor through the portal if you have a question or need some advice. It’s really important to use the patient portal because it helps you be in control of your own health!