My Video of the Week (VOW) pick this second week of December 2013 is this humorous animation from Steven Mussey, M.D. about Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).
This animation poses fore·thoughts in investing in EMRs, but I think it is not a “menace” if handled with care and used as a productivity tool. EMRs can save lifes actually, I bet EMRs will greatly reduce or eliminate medical errors on the part of dcotors and nurses because of the built-in decision support systems.
I think it’s time we all move on with the times and learn to accept that there are certain aspects in healthcare that can actually be computerised, specifically the paper based medical record. But the greater interface with the EMR, I believe that the most important thing is to never forget to care for the patient holistically and that healthcare professionals need to continue to talk to patient face-to-face.
Just have fun with this VOW and laugh away you worry that EMRs will kill you!
References:
Steven, M 2011, Electronic Medical Records Kill!, 9 Apr 2011, Youtube, viewed 05 December 2013,<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NleWPN6CADE&list=PLGB4ZNdlXswnQWZR1mQgS4xu6BGQbJl96>
