Abstract: A role-based approach is provided for managing patient care information generated by healthcare providers. A team is comprised of multiple healthcare providers, each of whom has primary responsibility, i.e., a role, for a list of patients. The team is also responsible for a specific list of patients. Patients associated with both a team and with a role in the team are identified. Patient care information, including non-medical record comments, for any of such patients can be updated by any healthcare provider fitting the role in the team. Reports can be generated concerning such patients.