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"To assess productivity in using EMRs, the researchers studied 16 attending physicians, emergency medicine residents or interns, and physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
Each participant tracked 30 hours of his/her time, recording minutes per hour spent in 4 categories: direct patient contact, data and order entry, discussion with colleagues, and review of test results and prior records.
Results showed that the physicians spent a mean of 43% of their time on data entry (range, 18% - 68%) and just 28% in direct patient care. These findings were not affected by the use of speech-recognition software."
I had a woman doctor who carried her laptop into the examining room with her, looked at me once briefly, and then never looked at me again. She asked question after question and typed away. That was the last time I was in her office.
My daughters new doctor(old doc left) is like this. She walks in with her laptop, says hello, types a bit and asks what we were there for and then types again, barely looked at us. Then she finally said OK and sent a tech in to do the rest of the work.
The doctors can't really help it much. Everything is turning to EMR. My internist does have a laptop, as well as do my neurologist and rheumatologist. I have never once felt ignored by them, however. I am always given the time I need and they go over things thoroughly.
I personally prefer paper charts. My neuro had to look at an old eeg the other day and it was from my last neuro and he had to go through so much in the computer to find it.
I have worked in the medical office for over ten years but have not worked in over a year now. I guess I would have to actually work with EMR to make a full decision...
Nope, my doctor actually takes notes, writes down things, talks to me, answers questions, asks questions, etc.
The only thing I get from the computer with him is a new prescription when I need it, then it is printed and handed to me.
I have 2 doctors who the last few times I've seen them they both came in with their laptops, took notes on them, wrote some prescriptions, said "you're good to go" see ya in 6 months". 10 minutes tops. The I ask the docs assistant what's going on and she tells me in laymans terms what the doc said or wants me to do. Ain't healthcare great.
I've noticed the doctors who aren't comfortable with electronic medical records spend significant time staring at the computer instead of at me because they are confused where to find things and how to do things. The doctors I see on a routine basis are up on their game though. They spend significant time with me and then only turn to the computer when they are finishing up to print out prescriptions.
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