In a recent Rand study
commissioned by the American Medical Association, doctors said being
able to provide high quality healthcare is the primary driver of their
satisfaction. However, the study also found the number of factors
contributing to dissatisfaction is becoming almost insurmountable.
Electronic health records (EHRs), widely touted as technological
tools to improve patient care, have in fact increased physicians’
workloads and administrative burdens. Additionally, as revealed in that
same Rand study, physicians complained that their digital record systems
are interfering with face-to-face encounters with their patients.
Physicians recognize the over-hyped promise of EHRs – having relevant
patient data at the time of visit – and the reality of incomplete
information because lab, x-ray, and pharmacy systems are not
interoperable. Technology Is Interfering With Your Doctor's Visit - And It's Driving Physicians Crazy
