Electronic Medical Records: A Guide for Clinicians and Administrators (Communications and It) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Jerome H. Carter (Author, Editor) "Reports the use of computers to support clinical data management activities date back to the late 1950s..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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... a thoughtful workbook for individuals or groups planning to implement an electronic medical record system. (Review of first edition) --Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

A useful, timely compendium of knowledge and advice that will be invaluable to those not already familiar with EMR systems. (Review of first edition) --Journal of Biomedical Informatics

The quality, safety, and affordability of US health care are serious concerns, and private- and public-sector entities have consistently advocated that an integral part of solving these problems is the adoption and use of electronic health record (EHR) systems. The second edition of Electronic Health Records: A Guide for Clinicians and Administrators is useful for anyone undecided about investing in an EHR system or who wishes to gain a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the increasing potential and issues associated with EHRs. The book provides sound advice and effectively mixes prose with figures and tables … an excellent resource for introductory courses on health care systems. Overall, this second edition of Electronic Health Records should be a key resource, recommended as a must for the bookshelf or library of persons or organizations contemplating adopting or updating an EHR system. --The Journal of the American Medical Association --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description
The electronic medical record (EMR) is becoming an intrinsic part of medical practice for managing all aspects of patient care. The EMR captures and presents important clinical information about the patient. Symptoms, physical examination findings, treatment plans, and medication histories can be stored and accessed. Vital information from all departmental systems can be integrated and delivered to clinicians at or close to the point of care. The potential beneficial impact on decision making is almost unlimited, as is the potential for confusion and frustration in the physician's office. This comprehensive work provides physicians and administrators with a solid understanding of what electronic medical records are and do. Electronic Medical Records answers the many questions that arise when evaluating, purchasing, and using an EMR system. Also included is the latest information on resources, Web sites, services, and vendors. Electronic Medical Records: A Guide for Clinicians and Administrators answers the important questions concerning the selection and implementation of an EMR system.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 444 pages
• Publisher: American College of Physicians; 1st edition (March 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930513011
• ISBN-13: 978-1930513013
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #759,159 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great workbook, June 8, 2009

By	P. S. Mehta "Parsh Mehta" (Fairhill, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Electronic Health Records, Second Edition (Paperback)

Dr Carter has created a well organized handbook that should become a professional necessity to both clinicians as well as folks in Information Technology.

The last two thirds of the book is absolutely brilliant. It outlines in a clear workbook like format the process of doing a benefit / cost analysis; going through the selection process; key heuristics in finding the right consulting partner; managing change in the office; dealing with pain of implementation / startup and much more.

Buy this book, skim through the fist 100 or so pages (unless you are a technologist and want to read what a physician has to say about operating systems and data repositories). From page 150 onwards, the book is a must read with every page giving you something to take home.

Well done Dr Carter.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended by health informaticists, April 12, 2005

By	Hearth (Darnestown, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews

I just attended the American Medical Informatics Assn. (AMIA)meeting and heard an outstanding presentation by Dr. Carter. Other panel speakers highly recommended his book. If the book is nearly as good as the talk, this will be money well spent.