EMRs should be like rental cars

When a new doctor joined our clinic, she spent a week learning our electronic medical record. She had used two other systems before, so she was no stranger to EMRs, but that’s how different they can be. That’s crazy! EMRs should be like cars, which range from the likes of Smart, Mini Cooper, and Skoda to Mercedes Maybach, Rolls Royce, and Porsche. They range from simple to sophisticated, from nimble city cars to opulent highway cruisers. There are occasional differences in the type of fuel, steering wheel shift paddles or voice controlled entertainment systems. And the driving experience varies wildly between marques, but you could probably pick up just about any car as a rental vehicle, learn the basics and safely be on the road within just a few minutes. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Tech Health IT Source Type: blogs