Many patients believe their medical records are reviewed for accuracy but that may not always be true. Often, patient information is wrongly entered and this shows the lack of quality assurance. Formatting errors are a major problem. Frequently found errors … Continue reading
Read MoreThough antibiotic drugs greatly reduce illness and death from infectious diseases, unnecessary and prolonged use of such drugs allows infectious organisms (that were targeted to kill by the drugs) to get adapted to them and cause antibiotic-resistant infections. The most … Continue reading
Read MoreSeptic shock is a clinical emergency condition, which involves a lethal drop in the blood pressure of the patient due to the presence of bacteria in the blood. This condition will prevent the delivery of blood to the organs and … Continue reading
Read MoreLast year, we discussed how many healthcare providers were unhappy with their EHR despite investing a huge amount in such systems. Now, a new survey from AmericanEHR Partners and the American Medical Association (AMA) shows that physicians are still not … Continue reading
Read MoreAccording to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, around 32% of ophthalmology practices are actively using electronic health records or EHRs. An electronic record system provides ophthalmologists effective opportunities to maximize their collaboration with primary care providers or specialists. With EHR, … Continue reading
Read MoreAs per Skip Fleshman, partner at Asset Management Ventures, telemedicine is poised to be this year’s major digital health trend. He opines this trend would appeal not only to younger patients, but also to older populations. Telemedicine is also cheaper … Continue reading
Read MoreRecording of physician notes and subsequent medical transcription to create transcripts is an effective means of ensuring that all clinical details are correctly documented. However, the entry of electronic health records has changed this practice and providers are now required … Continue reading
Read MoreDocumenting vitals and patient history during pre-op anesthesia is time consuming while recording vitals in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) will take away a significant portion of time dedicated for patient care. Electronic anesthesia documentation is considered a fast and … Continue reading
Read MoreAccurate pediatric documentation is not only essential for effective care and treatment for the child, but also plays a significant role in ensuring patient safety. A UK based study identified different types of pediatric safety incidents and found documentation-related errors … Continue reading
Read MoreThis year, National Medical Transcriptionist Week will be celebrated from May 17 to 23. Sponsored by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI), this event mainly aims at recognizing and celebrating the contributions of healthcare documentation specialists (HDSs). The spotlight … Continue reading
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