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A tool for tracking EHR adoption rates
[ Fall 2008 ] Tracking the progress of adoption rates requires reliable record-keeping Tracking the progress of anything, including health IT adoption, requires reliable record-keeping. The July 3 New England Journal of Medicine survey report, funded by the Office of…
Electronic vs. personal health record
[ Fall 2008 ] What's the Difference? Whereas an electronic health record (EHR) is a computer record that originates with and is controlled by doctors, a personal health record (PHR) can be generated by physicians, patients, hospitals, pharmacies, and other…
Anatomy of an electronic health record
[ Fall 2008 ] In this example of an electronic health record, the patient’s vital signs and other statistics are at the top left. Body mass index (BMI) is calculated automatically when the weight is entered. The patient’s current medications…
Electronic health records
[ Fall 2008 ] Electronic health records could make care safer and save money. So why aren't more doctors and hospitals using them? Boston internist "Dr. Sean James" greets patient "Sara Hill" in an examination room, then sits down at…
