| Vol. 5 No. 14 July 23, 2008 |

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eHealthRecord.info Archives July 2008

| Vol. 5 No. 14 July 23, 2008 |

FACTS AND STATS

A recent report in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that physicians who use electronic health records believe such systems improve the quality of care and are generally satisfied with the systems … Most physicians reported the positive effects of the system on the quality of clinical decisions (82%), communication with other providers (92%) and patients (72%), prescription refills (95%), timely access to medical records (97%), and avoidance of medication errors (86%). Furthermore, 82 to 85% reported a positive effect on the delivery of long-term and preventive care that meets guidelines.
Source:Electronic Health Records in Ambulatory Care - A National Survey of Physicians
Date: July 3, 2008

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