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    Physicians prefer paper records due to challenges in creating electronic health records that match paper

    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
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    Background:

    • Increasing demand for structured, electronic patient data for research, education, and quality assessment.
    • Physicians predominantly still use paper medical records, perceiving them as superior to current electronic versions.
    • Challenges exist in designing computerized patient records that leverage computer strengths without losing paper chart advantages.

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