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The synopsis record card: a stepping stone to the computer.

J F Preece, J R Hearson

    The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    A new patient record synopsis card for general practice improves data retrieval efficiency during consultations. This tool aids in accessing crucial patient information, benefiting both daily practice and medical record computerization.

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    Area of Science:

    • General Practice
    • Medical Informatics
    • Health Information Management

    Background:

    • Efficient patient record retrieval is crucial in general practice.
    • Current methods can be time-consuming, impacting consultation efficiency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a synopsis record card for general practice.
    • To improve access to essential patient data during consultations.
    • To facilitate the computerization of patient records.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a synopsis record card prototype.
    • Inclusion of comprehensive patient data fields (clinical, medication, history, etc.).
    • Circulation to 3000 Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) members for feedback.

    Main Results:

    • The synopsis card was used in 50% of patient consultations.
    • Significant reduction in time needed to retrieve essential past data.
    • Favorable feedback received from the majority of RCGP members.

    Conclusions:

    • The synopsis record card enhances efficiency in general practice consultations.
    • The card design accommodates data for teaching, referrals, and insurance reports.
    • The card serves as a viable intermediary for patient record computerization.

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