The most commonly used functions of personal health records are:

a. viewing test results and secure messaging.
b. reading patient education materials and renewing medication prescriptions.
c. entering data (such as self-measured glucose and blood pressure) and watching educational videos.
d. online appointment scheduling and reading clinical notes.


ANS: A
The most commonly used functions of the PHR are viewing test results and secure messaging. The other choices are PHR functions that are less commonly used.

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