Mayo Clinic Patient Portal Features and Benefits
The Mayo Clinic patient portal is a secure, convenient way to access your health information and connect with your care team. Create your account today and simplify how you manage your healthcare.
Mayo Clinic Patient Portal Features and Benefits
Here is a detailed list of Mayo Clinic Patient Portal (Patient Online Services) features and benefits, designed to help patients manage their healthcare more efficiently and securely:
1. Access to Medical Records
Feature: View your medical history, test results, lab reports, clinical notes, immunization records, and more.
Benefit: Stay informed about your health without waiting for paper records or calls. You can access your information 24/7 from anywhere.
2. Secure Messaging
Feature: Communicate directly and securely with your Mayo Clinic care team.
Benefit: Ask questions, get clarification on test results, or request advice without needing an appointment or phone call.
3. Appointment Scheduling
Feature: View upcoming appointments, schedule new ones, or cancel and reschedule as needed.
Benefit: Save time and avoid long phone holds by managing appointments online at your convenience.
4. Test Results Notifications
Feature: Receive real-time updates when lab or imaging results are available.
Benefit: Get faster access to important information and prepare for follow-up discussions with your doctor.
5. Prescription Management
Feature: Request medication renewals or refills, and view your current prescriptions.
Benefit: Easily manage medications without needing to call the clinic or pharmacy, helping you stay on track with treatment.
6. Billing & Payments
Feature: View billing statements, insurance information, and make payments online.
Benefit: Manage your medical bills securely and conveniently, with no need to mail checks or visit billing offices.
7. Health Summary & Visit Notes
Feature: Access your personalized health summary, visit notes, and doctor’s instructions.
Benefit: Keep track of what was discussed in visits and follow up with recommended care steps or tests.
8. Proxy Access (Family & Dependents)
Feature: Manage health care for children, elderly parents, or other dependents with permission.
Benefit: Simplifies care for loved ones, especially if they cannot manage their accounts.
9. COVID-19 and Vaccine Records
Feature: View COVID-19 test results, vaccination records, and request vaccine documentation.
Benefit: Easily access proof of vaccination or test results when needed for travel or work.
10. Mobile Access
Feature: Access the portal through the Mayo Clinic mobile app for iOS and Android.
Benefit: Manage your health on the go, including getting notifications, messaging doctors, and checking appointments from your phone.
11. Health Tracking Tools
Feature: Track vital signs, health metrics, and wellness goals (if supported).
Benefit: Stay engaged with your health progress and share data with your care team.
12. Two-Factor Authentication
Feature: Extra layer of security through email or text verification.
Benefit: Helps protect your sensitive health information from unauthorized access.