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Since implementing an EMR, 67 per cent of Saskatchewan family physicians, office managers and specialists report that their medical practices are more or
significantly more productive.
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Enhance productivity by reducing redundant data
entry, time to enter or review data and the time
searching for records.
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...decrease productivity
...are not secure
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EMRs are safer and more secure from snooping eyes
than paper records. Anyone who picks up a file folder
containing privileged medical information is able to
open and read it, with no restrictions.
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...interfere with patient/
physician relationship
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EMRs facilitate advanced communication with patients during office visits, through the immediate access to patient information and with strategic placement of the monitor physicians can maximize eye
contact with the patient.
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EMRs provide easier observation of trends and patterns in the health of a patient, making outcome assessments and research much easier.
For more information visit the
Saskatchewan EMR Program page at
www.sma.sk.ca, call 306.657.4557 (tollfree at 1.800.667.3781) or email
[email protected].
EMRs allow for role based access permissions so that
only authorized personnel can access and read the
contents.
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