title: Quality improvement using electronic medical records: a case study of a high-performing practice.
abstract: Electronic medical record (EMR) systems are useful tools that can help primary care practices improve clinical care; however, the successful implementation of an EMR system depends on dedicated users who optimize the system to suit their practice needs. This case study describes the strategies a solo, family physician practice has adopted to improve care as part of a national cardiovascular disease prevention study.
authors.affiliation: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Litvin
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Ornstein
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Anthony
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Tanner
mesh_terms: D005194:Family Practice / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D009657:North Carolina; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000592:standards*; D011331:Private Practice / Q000592:standards; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000379:methods*