The electronic medical record in multi-site family practice. Part II: The implementation phase.
Electronic medical records are being successfully implemented on a regular basis. They provide real benefits. This is a detailed explanation of how this medical group implemented and created a paperless medical practice environment and an electronic medical record (EMR). This includes an explanation of hardware and software components, the method of creating the EMR, the benefits, pitfalls, and the impact on the practices.
Blair
Douglas
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Mount Carmel Physician Information Systems, 4401 Hilton Corporate Drive, Columbus, OH 43232, USA. dblair@mchs.com
Schutte
Paul C
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D003200:Computer User Training; D005194:Family Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006123:Group Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018511:Systems Integration; D014481:United States