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I agree that the most serious problem with electronic medical record-keeping is the cut and paste dilemma. Repetition and cutting and pasting of notes by physicians can be extremely problematic, and cause inaccuracies to be passed on from record to record. But this problem can also occur with paper records.
In terms of the financial barriers, it is important to note that any shift to safer and more effective technology comes at a cost to the physician, and this is, to some extent, one of the 'hazards' of doing business. Shifting to more sanitary procedures, using machines that are less risky in terms of disseminating radiation, and other changes in medical technology have all been expensive, yet deemed necessary because of the resultant improvements in patient health. The same is true regarding medical record-keeping. Patient health and keeping accurate records...
Perhaps in the future, physicians will have required coursework in EMR at medical school, given what a critical aspect of practice the technology is likely to become in the future. Once more effective and standardized methods of record-keeping are adopted, resistance is likely to abate. Also, younger physicians more accustomed to reading and using electronic data are entering the profession. Gradually the most intransigent die-hards who are against the adaptation of EMR will begin to retire from the profession.
As you have said, no new technology is implemented through an entirely "smooth and seamless process." The question is if the period of discomfort is worth the final result: in the case of the potential benefits of EMR, the answer is clearly yes.
Electronic Medical Records While history counts the inventor of paper among the hundred most influential people in the history of mankind, the services of paper have proven to be doubtful during floods, earthquakes, fires and other disasters. With the invention of digital technology and computers, the man felt that possibly anything can be stored into data base in form of text, images and even voice. The electronic medical record offers the
Selecting the right vendor (background check) Choosing the right vendor can be just as important as the system being setup and the software being utilized. Choosing the right vendor is just as important as choosing the right EMR software. Daniel Ray, in the article, "Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Vendors- Points to Consider," declares the following things are essential in choosing the right vendor for your business: 1. Checking the track record: evaluate
However, because they make billing more efficient, the majority of large urban practice groups and hospitals have already made the switch to electronic records, according to Michael R. Costa, attorney and associate at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, in Boston, Mass. However, he adds, most of these organizations maintain warehouses where they store paper records that have been transcribed to electronic form. "There is resistance from some about going to a
Lost medical records are process errors that can cause significant medical issues affecting patient privacy, care and safety. Furthermore, Federal laws mandate the secure creation, retention and use of medical records to ensure the highest quality of care, security and privacy for patients. Consequently, health care providers, often under severe budgetary limitations, struggle to comply with these legal, medical and ethical mandates. Research appears to show that medical records issues,
Individual patient records have been used for centuries, with some of the first comprehensive case records being maintained in the early 1800s (Seigler, 2010). However, medical records were not always employed as they are now. Early medical records were used less to maintain continuity of care or reduce medication errors, and more for instructive purposes, such as teaching medical students (Seigler, 2010). Whereas medical records were relatively arbitrary until recently,
IMPLANTING AN ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD CHIP INTO U.S. CITIZENS The purpose assignment investigate safeguards apply ethical principles health care technology. Imagine having all your medical records with you at all times, thus reducing the issues that arise of patient safety and identification when one visits a health facility. With the use of an Electronic Health Record (EHR), this would become a reality for every U.S. Citizen. The EHR is a collection of