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Distracted Doctoring | Electronic Devices Places Patient Safety at Risk
Hoping to decrease the risk of medical error, hospitals and physicians’ offices have invested heavily to place iPads, iPhones and other electronic devices into the hands of medical staff for instant access to patient data, drug information and case studies. … Continue reading
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Leapfrog’s Report – Half of U.S Hospitals Graded C or Below for Patient Safety
The Leapfrog Group, the nation’s leading non-profit promoting transparency and patient safety in hospitals, released its first-ever alarming report highlighting the country’s best hospitals and warning against the worst. The report is a bold step forward to educate consumers by … Continue reading
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Digital Medical Records | Pro’s & Con’s of EMR’s From an LNC
Digital Medical Records or Electronic Medical Records [EMR] are electronic health record systems that are employed by hospitals, insurance companies and other medical institutions to keep track of patient information. Of course when implementing any new system or technology there will … Continue reading