Computer-Generated Vs. Physician-Documented History of Present Illness (HPI): Results of a Blinded Comparison

摘要

Electronic health records (EHRs) have the potential to improve outcomes and quality of care, yield cost savings, and increase engagement of patients with their own health care (1). When successfully integrated into clinical practice, EHRs automate and streamline clinician workflows, narrowing the gap between information and action that can result in delayed or inadequate care (2). In recent years, EHR adoption has proceeded at an accelerated rate, fundamentally altering the way healthcare providers document, monitor, and share information (3).