EMR: Mode of Communication
Kassie Adkins
HCS/490
May 14, 2012
James Rogers

In health care today there are many forms of communication. Things such as telephones, computers, networking, faxes, and emails are all ways that can bring a network or health care providers with also communication to patients together. Electronics are highly depended on today as they make things easier and appear to be a faster success rate as far as communicating goes within a network. Electronic medical records are something that is highly helpful as far as patient’s records and how to access them. These are records that are kept in a computerized database that allows them to be stored, retrieved and managed or modified. According to Impact of electronic medical record on physician practice in office settings: a systematic review. (2012) “The potential value for EMRs is widely acknowledged, including improved office productivity, care coordination, and patient safety.” EMRs do serve features such as being able to order prescriptions, tests, viewing lab results or images, and read through clinical notes. One benefit to patients is simply that all data is easy accessible pertaining to what has been done to the patient, what have been treated, previous concerns and the status of these procedures and concerns. This will allow the physician to adequately communicate effectively with the patient and provide in a timely matter the best effective quality care that can be given. EMRs help improve the care of patients which is extremely important in health care. They also help reduce medical errors. With this technology, patients are immediately able to pick up any medication they are prescribed due to the Electronic Medical Record. Also due to the logging of each doctor visits, if a reoccurring condition happens doctor visits may be lessened as medication can just be prescribed over the