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1Reed M. Gardner, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah, 1745 Cornell Circle (Home Address), Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Tel: +1 801 581 1164, Cell: +1 801 455 8207,
Clinical information systems and Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have advanced significantly, improving patient care. Future advancements in clinical informatics will further enhance the quality and safety of healthcare delivery.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Health Information Technology
Background:
- Review of clinical information systems over the past 25 years.
- Analysis of trends in Electronic Health Records (EHRs) adoption and acceptance.
Observation:
- Significant improvements in clinical computing systems and EHRs, particularly in the U.S.
- Ongoing challenges in system implementation despite remarkable progress.
Findings:
- Future opportunities lie in optimizing complex clinical computing issues.
- Anticipated dramatic improvements in quality of care and patient safety through clinical information systems.
Implications:
- Closer involvement of clinical informaticians is key to optimizing patient care processes.
- Enhanced medical knowledge, optimized systems, and decision support will drive future improvements in healthcare quality and safety.
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