EMR pitfalls: avoiding costly purchasing mistakes.
With the increased capability and lower costs of computer technology, physicians and medical institutions are adopting electronic medical records as a means of improving practice efficiency and achieving both better patient care and monetary savings. We are very much in favor of transforming office activities onto electronic formats. However, there are some caveats that merit attention. This article discusses some of the pitfalls and pratfalls incorporating electronic records in into everyday practice.
Daigrepont
Jeffery
J
Coker Group, 11660 Alpharetta Hwy, Ste 710, Roswell, GA 30076, USA. jdaigrepont@cokergroup.com
D003657:Decision Making; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D011216:Practice Management, Medical