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Heather C O'Donnell1, Eugenia L Siegler, Yolanda Barrón
1Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA.
AMIA ... Annual Symposium Proceedings. AMIA Symposium
|November 13, 2008
Summary
Physicians frequently use the copy and paste function (CPF) in electronic health records, potentially impacting note quality and patient care. This study explores physician experiences and perceptions of CPF use in documentation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Health Services Research
- Clinical Documentation
Background:
- Electronic health records (EHRs) offer efficiency in clinical documentation.
- The copy and paste function (CPF) is a common feature within EHRs.
- The impact of CPF on the quality of physician notes and patient care remains under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the utilization patterns of the copy and paste function (CPF) among physicians.
- To assess physicians' perceptions regarding the influence of CPF on the quality of medical notes.
- To understand physician opinions on the future use of CPF in clinical documentation.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to resident and faculty physicians.
- The study was conducted across two affiliated academic medical centers.
- The survey collected data on CPF usage, perceived impacts, and future use opinions.
Main Results:
- Physicians commonly employ the copy and paste function (CPF) in their documentation.
- Perceptions vary regarding CPF's effect on note quality and patient care.
- Physicians' views on the future utility of CPF were documented.
Conclusions:
- Understanding physician experiences with CPF is crucial for optimizing EHR use.
- Further investigation is needed to mitigate potential negative impacts of CPF on documentation quality.
- Strategies may be required to ensure accurate and high-quality clinical notes despite widespread CPF adoption.
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