When will complete medical record systems exist?
For 30 years, the medical informatics community has been predicting paperless medical record systems. When will they become a reality? Hospitals, health maintenance organizations OlMOs), clinics, physician offices and many other providers are recognizing that the creation of computer-based or electronic patient record systems (.the two are synonymous) should be the next major goal of computerization. Reportedly, many providers would like to implement an electronic patient record system in the near future. Some vendors have responded to this market need and currently …
