OpenNotes is US-based movement committed to promoting transparent communication between clinicians and patients by providing patients with electronic access to their clinical notes. This may be related to progress notes, assessments, treatments, care plans, etc. To learn more, click here.

Providing patients with electronic access to their clinical notes has been found to facilitate enhanced collaboration and promote meaningful patient-centred care, increase transparency and open communication, encourage patient empowerment, and strengthen the therapeutic relationship.