Module 04 Written Assignment - Electronic Medical Record Issues
The electronic medical record allows for an elevate level of treatment for a patient now that their medical history is now accessible to their treating healthcare provider with a click of the mouse. Although this technology can lead to a quicker diagnosis and cross-collaboration of providers, there remain some potential pitfalls. For this week's written assignment, in a 1-2 page paper, research potential issues with the use of electronic medical records? Discuss the issues and define the problems. Provide applicable prevention tips to the issues. Finally, in your opinion, do you think that these issues can be 100% eliminated? Why or why not.