We help patients understand their medical records and take charge of their health
Where to start?
Medical records can be daunting. We can help no matter what stage you are at along the way
Translate my records
Translate your records to understand medical terms
What is important
Learn the key places to look for medical information
Basic organization
Understand the parts of your medical record
Important: This service is provided for free. We do not store your query and the entire translation is done locally in the browser. However, to be safe, don't copy identifying information such as name, date of birth, or medical record number. Chart Decoder cannot guarantee accuracy of translations and should not be used for treatment decisions. Please discuss your care with the physician who wrote the note for any questions or concerns.
What is most important
Generally, the most useful parts of the medical record are:
1. the end (Assessment and Plan)
2. the start (History of Present Illness)
3. the labs and results
How is my medical chart organized?
Medical charts generally follow specific formats to help physicians better communicate with each other
Click the topics below to learn about the parts of your records