Function Health
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Disappointed that Physican "Integration" is Just (Many) PDFs
I am disappointed with how lab results and related information are shared and organized. While I value the insights the functionhealth platform provides, it has significant obstacles that limit its effectiveness. 1. Difficulty Sharing Results with Physicians There is no easy way for me to share my lab results, with your accompanying notes, with my various physicians other than providing them with a PDF. You do not provide my physicians access to the results via platforms like MyChart or Quest, which complicates the sharing process. Without an accessible, organized ONLINE system for my doctors to view and interact with my result, I fear I will not receive the level of guidance and assistance I need. Without online access my doctors cannot see trends. 2. Organization of Lab Results The results provided are not organized in a clear or intuitive manner. I find it difficult to interpret the layout, and I believe my physicians would feel the same. I had one blood draw but have three pdfs! A more user-friendly format or a summary dashboard tailored for healthcare professionals could help bridge this gap. 3. Delays in Test Availability I am disappointed that the OmegaCheck test has been delayed for six months. I was hoping to review this data sooner as part of my current health assessment. 4. Lack of Physician Integration When your report lists recommendations, such as six potential supplements to reduce fibrinogen, I am advised to consult my healthcare provider. However, without an accessible platform for them to view my data in an interactive and organized way, I am left to manage these decisions on my own. Do I get all six?? This undermines the purpose of the service, which I assume is to facilitate informed, collaborative care. Suggestions for Improvement Physician Access: Create an option for physicians to access patient results online, similar to (ideally on) platforms like Quest or MyChart. This could include secure logins for ongoing access. Improved Organization: Redesign the presentation of lab results to be more intuitive and actionable, perhaps with physician-friendly summaries or decision-support tools. Faster Test Availability: Work on reducing delays for critical tests like OmegaCheck to ensure timely insights. Patient Support: Offer resources or consultations for patients who cannot rely on their physicians to act on the data provided. Feedback: There is little opportunity to provide feedback other than by chat or a closed-type questionnaire. That's why I am this site -- because I can't get through to functionhealth. Closing Thoughts While functionhealth offers valuable information, the current limitations make it challenging to fully integrate these insights into my healthcare. I believe addressing the above issues would significantly enhance the platform’s usability.