Doctors using electronic medical records

rockymtnhigh
Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:48:47 +0000

well, i happen to have a lot of insight into this topic. i have worked with electronic medical records for 11 years as a doc (think government). extremely helpful in record keeping- keeps info current and duplication of tests and consults from happening, probably saved lives and you get used to the interaction. telemedicine interaction is another story. now for the paper chart thing- having left private practice and having had records in paper form for many many years i discovered you can scan the chart BUT still have to have secure original (paper) retention for like a very long time depending on the age of the patient and the state laws. soooo, if i were in private practice right now- the EMR would be cost prohibitive to keep up but would be preferable- do you know how much it cost to store med record charts? alot…