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Rita Kukafka1, Sharib A Khan, David Bell
1Department of Biomedical Informatics, Columbia University, 622 VC5 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA. rita.kukafka@dbmi.columbia.edu
Abstract:
Electronic health records have been recognized as essential for improving clinical documentation, coordination, and management of health care in addition to lowering costs and improving patient safety. In recent years, there has been a significant impetus for promoting the adoption of electronic health records, as evidenced by the numerous public and private initiatives across the United States. However, currently available electronic health records have not focused on the unique clinical, psychosocial, and health educational needs and requirements of the adolescent age group. In this chapter we discuss briefly the history, development, and adoption of electronic health records and provide examples of how electronic health records can be extended to focus on the needs of adolescents and those who care for them.
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