==Shared Records Project site==
The Shared Records project provides a free web service for community organizations to securely store and share records. SharedRecords also provides software tools for storing, retrieving, and annotating those records. This infrastructure [[image:sharedrecords.jpg width="384" height="297" align="right" caption="SharedRecords.org website" link="http://www.sharedrecords.org/"]]is expressly designed for organizations that want the advantages of electronic storage and communication while maintaining their existing work practices.

Everyone recognizes that digital files are cheaper and easier to store and transmit than paper. On the other hand, most people find it much more convenient to fill out paper forms, especially in working with populations that do not have high levels of computer literacy. Working in conjunction with [[http://www.dimagi.com/|Dimagi]], UnaMesa developed the SharedRecords software and web service as part of the [[servicelink:home|ServiceLink]] project so that any community organization anywhere in the world could make use of the advantages of both paper and digital records at very low cost. UnaMesa operates the SharedRecords website as a public service for storing encrypted copies of medical records and other important documents.

Clinics, hospitals, therapy providers, schools, and individuals can use SharedRecords to make sure that their important documents are always safe and available. Unlike other systems, individuals maintain complete control over the ability to share their records. SharedRecords is also free to use and easy to integrate with existing paper or electronic record-keeping systems.

The [[Overview]] provides a short illustration of how the system works.