" I agree that EHRs are necessary for all the reasons you delineate, but they also represent a pretty big step backward in terms of doctor-patient interaction in the Emergency Dept."
Totally accepted. My particular PoV is of that of a GP rather than the emergency dept, and I agree that they have differing needs. Reporting is less of an immediate need, and a well written and maintained paper record almost certainly outperforms electronic records in that setting. Other care settings however, the reverse is probably true, where reporting is more important, and correctly coded records are an important part of continuing care. Marrying up that dichotomy? I've not good a good answer. Give me a wodge of cash and a length of time and I'll do my best though ;) Edit : At some point I'll remember to hit reply all... Sorry Adam! Gk. Gregor Kiddie Senior Developer INPS Tel: 01382 564343 Registered address: The Bread Factory, 1a Broughton Street, London SW8 3QJ Registered Number: 1788577 Registered in the UK Visit our Internet Web site at www.inps.co.uk The information in this internet email is confidential and is intended solely for the addressee. Access, copying or re-use of information in it by anyone else is not authorised. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of INPS or any of its affiliates. If you are not the intended recipient please contact [email protected] ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [email protected] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
