BC Advantage - 2015 Issue 10

Medical Scribes: How an Ancient Profession Offers Unexpected Patient and Practice Benefits

It's no secret that the emergence of electronic health records (EHRs) has drastically changed the landscape of healthcare. Coupled with the requirements of the multi-stage meaningful use program, everything just feels different . . . likely because it actually is. Patient interactions now include a computer or tablet, and more detailed and accurate chart documentation is more important than ever as we are on the cusp of the long-awaited ICD-10 transition. All of this has left already overburdened physicians feeling the crunch. While historically, physicians have been able to focus the majority of their attention on patient care, over time their daily...

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