In a message dated 2/13/03 5:01:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< My question is: who looks at all those notes anyway except the lawyers? g A disproportionate amount of time is spent in my opinion on that aspect of EMR, rather than on workflow. >> I agree, but in this day and age of OTHERS reviewing our work, whether it be through Qualdigm, whether it be from insurance companies to decide if they want to pay you for what you bill and say you do, the documentation level and hassels go up. Therefore, EMR can not only improve workflow but document better. This in turn also is more likely than not to protect you in court. Some patients it is helpful to have prior detailed notes but more often than not you don't reread everything. Or even most of it! Falball
