Quality improvement using electronic medical records: a case study of a high-performing practice.
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.
Litvin
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Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
Ornstein
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Anthony
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Tanner
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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*