01301nas a2200217   4500000000100000000000100001000000100002008004100003653003100044653002400075653001900099653002400118100001900142700002600161700001800187700001600205245012100221300001200342490000700354520072200361       2018                            d10aelectronic medical records10amedical information10apatient access10apatient empowerment1 aHanife Rexhepi1 aRose-Mharie Åhlfeldt1 aÅsa Cajander1 aIsto Huvila00aCancer patients' attitudes and experiences of online access to their electronic medical records: A qualitative study  a115-1240 v243 aPatients access to their online medical records serves as one of the cornerstones in the efforts to increase patient engagement and improve healthcare outcomes. The aim of this article is to provide in-depth understanding of cancer patients attitudes and experiences of online medical records, as well as an increased understanding of the complexities of developing and launching e-Health services. The study result confirms that online access can help patients prepare for doctor visits and to understand their medical issues. In contrast to the fears of many physicians, the study shows that online access to medical records did not generate substantial anxiety, concerns or increased phone calls to the hospital.