Despite the growth of computer technology in medicine‚ most medical encounters are still documented on paper medical records. The electronic medical record has numerous documented benefits‚ yet its use is still sparse. This paper describes the state of electronic medical records‚ their advantage over existing paper records‚ the problems impeding their implementation‚ and concerns over their security and confidentiality. The provision of medical care is an information-intensive activity. Yet in an era
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As early as 1972 an electronic medical records system was developed by the Regenstreif Institute. While this was just the beginning of electronic medical records (EMRs)‚ it eventually led to the 1991 recommendation by the Institute of Medicine that every physician should be using computers in their practice by the year 2000 as a means to improve patient care. Currently electronic medical records are widely used and the main form of documentation by nurses. There are many types of EMRs and they
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Summary of “ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS PRIVACY‚ CONFIDENTIALITY‚ LIABILITY” Varditer Avetisyan The main purpose of this article is to present the current controversy of utilizing electronic records (EMR) in place of paper records in today’s medical environment. Specifically‚ the article mentions the pros of an EMR as being; making it easier to share medical information‚ making access to medical records more fluid‚ and reducing the overall cost of care delivery. It also mentions the cons such as;
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was a time when patients had to check out their medical records before seeing their doctor or dentist. They would also have to return the medical records before leaving the clinics or hospital. Now patients are able to skip those steps because of electronic medical records. But what exactly are manual medical records and electronic records? According to Merriam-Webster‚ medical records are a record of a patient ’s medical information (as medical history‚ care or treatments received‚ test results
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ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD DIANA MARIE ATIENZA KEAN UNIVERSITY Abstract Today‚ most of the healthcare facilities and providers are using Electronic Medical Record or EMR. Electronic Medical Record also known as EMR is a computerized medical record of a patient that stores information‚ test results‚ billing information‚ and other healthcare information. Despite of a good points of view in using EMR there are some positive and negative aspects when using it. Easy access to patient’s information
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Pros and Cons of an Electronic Health Record. Shequita Kelly There are many pros and cons to an electronic health record. Today‚ paper is being used less and less. Now‚ medical records are often stored on computers or online. These records can be accessed by those with clearance and are on a common network. Paper records and files can easily be lost or destroyed‚ such as in a fire or flood. An electronic database safely keeps your medical records. Nevertheless‚ according to HealthWorldNet
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Electronic Medical Records Electronic medical records are believed to be the way of the future. Hospitals and other healthcare settings are increasingly turning to electronic records over traditional paper records. However‚ many still have not made the leap and continue to use paper instead of electronic. Healthcare practices must weigh the pros and cons before deciding which records management system to use. An electronic health record (EHR) is a representation of all a patients’ data; know
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keeping track of patient health records can be difficult. This challenge will become harder when a patient is being treated by several different doctors to address the different types of health conditions that they are going through. Each doctor that the patient visits will have their own medical history records about the patient and the different types of clinical trials they have used to treat each health concerns. However‚ patients also like to be involved in their medical treatment and they also have
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Electronic Health Records Jennifer L. Benoit University of Phoenix HCS/212 Version 3 August 4‚ 2013 Elaine Della Vecchia Technology is a tool that comes in many forms and usually helps improve efficiency and effectiveness. However‚ technology alone does not improve the efficiency and effectiveness of patient care. Momentum for health information technology (HIT) grew when‚ in 2004‚ President George W. Bush set a goal for the creation of an electronic health record for every American
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Engineering Management Field Project Electronic Medical Records: A Case Study to Improve Patient Safety at Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital By Annie Bittaye Spring Semester‚ 2009 An EMGT Field Project report submitted to the Engineering Management Program and the Faculty of the Graduate School of The University ofK.ansas in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master’s of Science )= • ‚ ‚ Tom Bowlin Cotntnittee Member ’~k Committee
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