Not having access to my own medical records is something that continues to annoy me to this day. I've heard a few arguments as to why the security is better than Fort Knox, many of these touched upon in the article ["Doctors want to be Free" and "Oh my, Liability"], but I have yet to buy any of them.
I hope this "open note" deal continues to trend, and becomes more so; horray for privacy, but bleh to "so secure, I can't see it".
As the article mentions, HIPAA gives you the legal right to access your own medical records. If you request it your hospital or health care provider they have to give you a copy. Admittedly it may not be as timely as the OpenNote system, but you do have access. (Assuming you live in the US. Does anyone know about similar laws in Europe?)
I hope this "open note" deal continues to trend, and becomes more so; horray for privacy, but bleh to "so secure, I can't see it".