# Journal ## 📔 Patient Journal in AbilityHUB The **Patient Journal** is a secure tool that allows clients to record daily observations, experiences, memories, and health-related information. It provides a structured way to track progress, document symptoms, and communicate updates to your care team. The patient is also prompted to share their beliefs, memories, and other small things, experiences, and recollections that make them unique. The Patient Journal helps: * Support continuity of care * Capture personal experiences and progress toward goals * Facilitate communication with care providers, and nears and dears * Serve as part of the official care record when reviewed by staff ### Accessing the Patient Journal 1. Open the **AbilityHUB** application on your device. 2. Navigate to **“Patient Journal”** in the main menu. 3. Tap on an entry to view details or select **“New Entry”** to add a journal entry. > **Note:** Access may be limited based on permissions set by your care organization. #### My Journal A list of past journal entries, each showing: * Prompt title and date * Location tag (GPS-derived) * Truncated preview text with a Read more link * Attached photos (displayed inline)
A + button on the active prompt card starts a new entry. Entries are private to the patient. ### Creating a Journal Entry 1. Tap **“New Entry”** or **“+ Add Entry”**. 2. Enter the date (default is the current date) and time of the entry. 3. Add your notes, observations, or reflections about your health, care, or daily activities. 4. Attach relevant files or photos, if permitted. 5. Tap **“Save”** or **“Submit”** to complete the entry. #### Home Feed Prompt Card On the Patient Home screen, a prominently styled "Explore Your Thoughts" card displays a rotating writing prompt (e.g., "Reflect on your earliest memory of the internet or a computer") with a Go to My Journal link that navigates to the journal screen. > The Patient Journal should not be used for urgent medical issues. Contact your provider directly for emergencies. ### Best Practices * Record entries regularly to maintain accurate progress tracking. * Be clear and concise in your notes. * Include relevant details, such as symptoms, mood, or activities, to help your care team. * Attach supporting files or photos only when relevant to your care. ### Summary * **Patient Journal** = personal health and care record * **Create Entries** = document observations, symptoms, or daily experiences * **Care Team Review** = ensures continuity, monitoring, and personalized support * **Privacy & Compliance** = entries are secure and accessible only to authorized individuals > Maintaining a consistent Patient Journal helps your care team provide more informed, timely, and effective support. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://fieldworker.gitbook.io/fieldworker-docs/fundamentals/pages/ability-hub-app/journal.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.