Electronic health records

Electronic health record systems likely will soon become a fixture in medical settings. Advocates claim they will reduce health care costs and improve medical outcomes, which could be critical since the new health care reform law increases access for millions of Americans. At first glance, a quick transition to digital heath records seems a normal, even overdue part of the wider flow of high-tech change. It may seem surprising that many health care professionals continue to jot down notes and prescriptions on paper. Even so, many doctors might not be fully aware of the fresh liability risk. Problems providing care can arise, for example, if an EHR system contains software bugs, if it is too complicated, or if training for users is insufficient. In the case of a clear error that causes a wrong output, the usability of the system may be lacking, and that may lead a user to make mistakes that have safety implications. Source: Newswise.com
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