Though cloud-based EHR systems help to access real-time patient data from multiple locations to enhance clinical documentation and are affordable, there are several risks associated with them. In an EHR system, patient documents are stored on external servers which can … Continue reading
Read MoreAccurate record keeping and careful documentation are an integral part of efficient nursing practice. However, mistakes may happen while attending several cases a day and documenting the details of each patient quickly. Even though electronic health records (EHR) offer an opportunity to document such details easily with pre-filled templates and fields, there is a great chance to make errors. Continue reading
Read MoreWorldwide use of mobile phones is rising and along with this, allergic reactions to mobile phones. A group of researchers from California, Arizona and Denmark conducted a comprehensive online literature review to study how mobile phone usage links to allergic … Continue reading
Read MoreEven though the risk with cataract surgery is low, it does involve the risk of partial or total vision loss if there are complications associated with the surgery. It is estimated that less than 5 out of 100 people experience complications from this surgery that can threaten their sight or demand further surgery. Continue reading
Read MoreOvercrowding emergency departments (EDs) in the United States have become a great concern for emergency medicine healthcare professionals and a chronic health system issue that needs to be managed efficiently and at the earliest. A 2012 study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine says that if emergency department visits increased by 1.9 percent annually from 2001 to 2008, crowding increased by 3.1 percent for the same period. With the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the situation is getting worsened due to the rising number of emergency room visits. Continue reading
Read MoreElectronic health record (EHR) debates can be contentious. While some praise EHR systems for enhancing the medical documentation process, others find the system burdensome. Contradictory findings are found in even studies on EHR’s impact on physician burnout rates and patient … Continue reading
Read MoreMedical transcription of doctors’ recorded observations and treatment details is of great significance from the point of view of appropriate diagnosis and treatment. The transcripts have to be accurate, and there is no room at all for error. Continue reading
Read MoreWith federal incentives provided for ‘meaningful use,’ more and more mental healthcare professionals and institutions are adopting behavioral health electronic health records (EHRs). Of course, there are several advantages to using well-designed digital health records in the behavioral healthcare (BHC) setting. BHC encompasses a wide range of services ranging from outpatient substance abuse treatment to full-time psychiatric care and hence the type of care provided will differ. Continue reading
Read MoreAccording to a study conducted by a group of researchers in Seoul, South Korea, there appears to be an association between asthma and BMD (Bone Mineral Density) decrease. This study was published in the May issue of Annals of Allergy, … Continue reading
Read MoreThe correct use of BI-ARDS terminology in a mammogram report is very important for an effective diagnosis of breast cancer. The American College of Radiology (ACR) has come up with the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) to describe mammogram findings and results in a standard way. Continue reading
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