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The paper-based patient record: is it really so bad?

H J Tange1

  • 1Department of Medical Informatics, University of Limburg, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
|September 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Clinicians hold a more positive view of paper-based patient records than literature suggests. This study explores the reasons for this discrepancy and its implications for adopting electronic health records.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Medical Record Systems
  • Clinical Practice

Background:

  • A review by the Institute of Medicine highlighted weaknesses in paper-based patient records.
  • This finding contrasts with the general perception among practicing clinicians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess practicing clinicians' views on paper-based patient records.
  • To investigate the discrepancy between literature findings and clinical perceptions.
  • To explore implications for implementing computer-based patient records.

Main Methods:

  • A local survey was conducted among practicing clinicians.
  • Survey data was analyzed to gauge opinions on paper-based record quality.

Main Results:

  • Clinicians expressed significantly more positive opinions regarding the quality of paper-based patient records.
  • A notable divergence was observed between clinicians' views and the Institute of Medicine's review findings.

Conclusions:

  • The discrepancy suggests a need for further investigation into factors influencing clinicians' perspectives on medical records.
  • Findings raise questions about the direct applicability of the Institute of Medicine's review to clinical settings for electronic health record adoption.

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