form was interpreted by respondents without the context of a connected clinical visit.Conclusions | While transparency is a worthy goal, it cannot be realized by simply sharing health information without offering context.Efforts should be made to redesign pathology reports to be easier for patients to interpret; for example, they could include autogenerated definitions, bold titles, and clearer lay language.Without such changes, providing patients access to interprofessional communications may lead to confusion, heightened anxiety, and an increased administrative burden.We hope this study inspires conversation regarding thoughtful ways to provide transparency to patients desiring accessibility to their health data while avoiding unintended consequences.
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