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Educational impact of the electronic medical record.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22208841     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
INTRODUCTION: The electronic medical record (EMR) is commonly thought to improve the safety and quality of care; however, there is scant information on the impact the EMR has on graduate medical education (GME).
METHODS: A review of English language literature was performed using MEDLINE and OVID databases using or combining the terms, EMR, GME, electronic health record, education, medical student, resident, clinical decisions support systems, quality, and safety.
RESULTS: The EMR has a negative effect on teacher and learner interactions, clinical reasoning, and has an inconsistent impact on resident workflow. Data on the impact of the EMR on patient safety, quality of care, and medical finances are mixed.
DISCUSSION: Based on the literature to date, the EMR has not had as dramatic an effect on patient outcomes is commonly believed. While the overall impact of the EMR on education seems to be negative, there are actions that can be taken to mitigate this impact.
Authors:
Paul J Schenarts; Kimberly D Schenarts
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of surgical education     Volume:  69     ISSN:  1878-7452     ISO Abbreviation:  J Surg Educ     Publication Date:  2012 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-01-02     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101303204     Medline TA:  J Surg Educ     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  105-12     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2012 Association of Program Directors in Surgery. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Education, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina.
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