Patients are increasingly using online portals to manage their medical records. A surgical patient portal is a web-based application used by patients and their caregivers to track their medical history, seek information on available health services, and make appointments. In order to help you get started with setting up your own surgical patient portal, we've put together this guide.
What is the University Surgical Patient Portal?
The University Surgical Patient Portal is a secure online system used by patients to manage their medical records and communicate with their surgeons. The portal allows patients to book appointments, view their medical record, and more. To login, click the link below.
How to login to the University Surgical Patient Portal
If you are a patient at the University of Utah Health Care, and have a unique username and password, you can log in to the University Surgical Patient Portal. The portal is a one-stop shop for information about your care and allows you to manage your health records, request appointments, and view hospital data. The following steps show you how to login:
1. Go to http://www.utahhealthcare.org/patients/login/.
2. Enter your username (usually your first and last name) and password. If you have not created a username and password, please enter your birthdate or social security number instead.
3. Click "Log In." You will be taken to the Welcome page of the Patient Portal.
How to use the University Surgical Patient Portal
If you are a patient at the University of Utah Hospital and would like to use the University Surgical Patient Portal, please follow these steps:
1. Log in to your MyUMH account.
2. Click on "Patients" on the left-hand side menu.
3. Click on "University Surgical Patient Portal."
4. If you have not already registered for an account, click on the "Register now" link and follow the instructions.
5. Enter your name, patient number, and date of birth into the appropriate fields and click on "Next."
6. You will be asked to provide your contact information, including your email address and phone number. Please enter this information into the appropriate fields and click on "Next."
7. You will be asked to authorize UMH to access your health records from other institutions (if you have them). If you agree to this request, click on "Yes" and enter your password into the next field. If you do not want UMH to have access to your health records, select "No" and enter a different password in the next field.
8. The final step is to submit your registration
What are the benefits of using the University Surgical Patient Portal?
The University Surgical Patient Portal offers a number of advantages for patients, including:
-Ease of access to medical information: The University Surgical Patient Portal provides a single, consolidated view of the patient’s medical history and current health status. This information is easily accessible from any computer or mobile device.
-Improved communication and coordination between patients, caregivers and health care professionals: The University Surgical Patient Portal enables patients and their caregivers to communicate directly with health care professionals about the patient’s medical care. This helps to ensure that everyone involved in the patient’s care is aware of the latest developments and works collaboratively together to achieve the best possible outcomes.
-Reduced wait times for appointments: Patients can conveniently schedule appointments through the University Surgical Patient Portal, which minimizes wait times for patients who have scheduled surgical procedures.
-Faster treatment: By providing a centralized location for all of the patient’s medical records, the University Surgical Patient Portal facilitates quicker identification and treatment of potential health issues.
-Greater safety for patients: The University Surgical Patient Portal safeguards the privacy of patients by securely storing all