How long would medical visits actually last if the entire encounter was done on paper? Probably a half day’s worth of work. A loss of hours at work will then affect the paycheck. A decreased paycheck effects the home life. What if a medical visit could be done all on the computer? The counterpoint might be that doctors’ do not like change, they do not want to use a program they are not familiarized. The final decision; medical records are evolving into being completely electronic. Because medical records are for the most part, electronic; it enhances privacy, increases patient care, and eases patient verification. When a medical record is electronic, one of the biggest assets is it protects a patient’s privacy. No one likes their personal business exposed to the public, specifically when it is related to personal health. As with technology, medical systems are ever-changing. At first electronic medical records displayed almost every piece of patient identifiable information item. (Brannigan) For the longest time, legal systems did not support sharing patient’s information electronically.( Brannigan) After numerous accounts of frustration, electronic medical records only displayed minimal parts of a patient’s information to be verified. …show more content…
Generally when a patient goes to a doctor’s appointment, they leave somewhat satisfied with the at-home care instructions. Newly developed online care, has now provided patients’ to access a portion of their medical record and keep in touch with their provider. This program is a secure messaging organization that allows patients to directly contact their primary care physician regarding refills, questions, and any basic ancillary services results. (Hillestad) The newest updated medical systems will allow for an open patient encounter to flag any potential health concerns, allergies, chronic illnesses, and upcoming preventative health measures.