The utility of scribes in the academic dermatology clinic: An opportunity for mutual benefit to patients, trainees, and shareholders

摘要

? 2022 Elsevier Inc.Electronic medical records have made great advances in the provision of quality health care but have increased physician workload and often limit face-to-face time with patients. These effects are particularly felt in the academic dermatology clinic, a critical time of practice development. Time constraints from implementation of electronic medical records have resulted in low patient volume and reduced educational opportunities. A review of the literature suggests that utilizing scribes as physician aides in the academic dermatology setting may increase patient access, clinic volume, educational experience, and hospital revenue.