title: Improving the patient experience with information technology.
abstract: It has been proven in many different studies that information technology solutions can improve information transfer, workflow, and communication, resulting in marked improvements in patient safety and overall quality of care. However, equally important but not often emphasized is the potential for information technology to improve the patient experience by making a positive impact on the care that matters most to patients and their families.
authors.forename: Ginny
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Meadows
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008490:Medical Informatics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science; D010346:Patient Care Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration