Topic No. 1
Development of Electronic Dental Patient’s Record System for SM Lazo Dental Clinic.
Main Problem:
How to develop an electronic system that gives consistent information at the same time gives clear assessment of patient’s condition and protect the privacy of their costumer?
Specific Problems:
1. Duplicative or inconsistent information due to numerous files of patients.
2. Deficient clear assessment of a patient’s clinical condition.
3. Low level of security to protect patient’s privacy and of their information.
Causes of the Problems:
1. Human errors. 2. Unorganized filling of records. 3. Lack of knowledge in computer applications.
Effects of the Problems:
1. Inaccurate data of their clients. 2. Delay of releasing of records. 3. Time consuming.
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Topic No.: 1
I. Specific Topic: Electronic Dental Patient’s Record for SM Lazo Dental Clinic
II. Definition of the Topic:
A. Importance and Significance As patients become savvier about their healthcare and more frugal with their money, it is of utmost importance that dentists have the latest, greatest, and most innovative technology. In particular, moving from paper records to electronic dental patient records can boost a practice’s bottom line, while directly benefiting patients. The greatest benefits of electronic dental patient records are the convenience and the amount of time saved with each appointment. EDPRs can be integrated with Web-based registration that allowing dentists to have instant access to patients’ complete information from anywhere with a secure Internet connection. The time saved allows the dentists to see more patients without compromising quality of care. Additionally, electronic records provide a layer of security by prominently displaying any patient allergies or other safety