What will the eMR bring in terms of efficiency?
• I will be asked for certain information once and will not have to give it several times. • The hospital will know me when I come back for the next visit. • I will not have to queue up to make appointments. • Appointments for all services can be booked from the one department. • I will have fewer tests because my test results will be accessible when needed and not repeated. What will the eMR bring in terms of quality? • Clinicians have better access to results and my previous medical history. • There will be better access to alerts and allergies information. • The whole care team will have up-to-date information. • I will have a discharge referral to my doctor in time for my next visit and he / she will have the necessary information regarding my hospital visit. How will the eMR improve care team coordination and communications? • Theatre cancellations will be fewer because services will be better coordinated. • Cancellations of appointment by the hospital will be reduced with the new
