Making the electronic medical record work for the orthopedic surgeon.
This article explores the current reasons why orthopedic surgeons might consider the adoption of an electronic medical record system in their practices today. The costs and benefits as well as the barriers to implementation are discussed.
McIntyre
Louis F
LF
Westchester Orthopedic Associates, 222 Westchester Avenue, Suite 101, White Plains, NY 10604, USA. lfm@woapc.com
D000555:Ambulatory Care Information Systems / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003657:Decision Making; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D008838:Microcomputers; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000191:economics