The Computer-Based Patient Record : Essential Technology for Health Care (Rev. ed)

Most industries have plunged into data automation, but health care organizations have lagged in moving patients' medical records from paper to computers.

In its first edition, this text presented a blueprint for introducing the computer-based patient record.

This revised edition adds further information to the original text.

One section describes recent developments, including the creation of a computer-based patient record institute.

An international chapter highlights what is new in this still-emerging technology.

The volume also explores such issues as privacy and confidentiality, costs the need for training, legal barriers to CPRs and other key topics.