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To EHR poster below - no name

Posted: Feb 24, 2012

I read the link. The electronic medical record STILL is not the problem (my account with Q right now has EHR and I TRANSCRIBE the reports). The problem according to the article is that the Clinicians are inputting the data -- be it typing it in or point and click or speech rec --- but that information STILL has to be put into that record somehow. They are choosing to do it themselves and not pay transcriptionists, but the Electronic Medical Record only means that it is totally ELECTRONIC with no paper chart. Come on guys. This isn't that hard of a concept.

We all know what it means. We're worried about - sm

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the point-and-click aspect of it & losing our jobs. That's not that hard of a concept either.

Actually I put the wrong link... - L&L

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I'm "working" now so I'll look for it later.

What the problem I was referring to is that what Obama wants for HER/EMR are very standardized formats for these records that are to be available to everyone. The big concern is what is going to happen to the narrative in the scope of future medical records. The narrative is the one and only thing we are good for. Anything that is standardized will not require MTs. The article I read was very scary. I too work for 2 local Drs (plus MModal). I lost nearly all of them when they adopted their EHR but still do assessments and letters. I have seen the reports and discussed the poor quality with the office mgr, but she says their hands are tied by what the govt requires in terms of what can be input and what cannot. Whatever is decided regarding any future narrative in the medical records is mainly what will impact our future.

your wrong .... I was moved due to - no name

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my account went to EHR and had to move completely to another group for that reason as they soley to EHR and there would be no work on it.

you're wrong... it is a med office choice... EHR with transcription or - EHR with doctor point/click software. n/m

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nm

So the info is magically appearing in the evil EMR? - sorry getting frustrated

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My experience yesterday - anonmt

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I had a colonoscopy and EGD done at a local gastroenterology clinic/diagnostic center. When I left I was handed a copy of my report (with pictures) all perfectly typed out and every bit of information in there that was needed (very detailed I might add) all done by the doctor himself within 5 minutes of finishing up my procedure (times for everything were also documented) while I was waking up. It looks pretty professional too, not just point and click information and abbreviated words/phrases.

It'a Coming - Alias

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I've this before, and I'll say it again, the time is coming when our profession will be a dinosaur profession. It's hard to comprehend, especially for those of us who have been doing this for so long, that we won't be needed anymore. As fast as technology evolves, I give medical transcription industry 10 years at the most. That's why I'm getting out while the getting is good. Good luck to those who go down screaming "NO" at the top of their lungs.

I have always felt doing this work is somewhat odd. - no name

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even when I used to work in a hospital I feel like this work is a little crazy to be doing. Maybe its part of the isolation feeling with the headphones on. Whatever I never really thought I would be doing this as long as I have been.

Exactly...as I pointed out above...we're only good for - L&L

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any NARRATIVE. If it nothing out of hte ordinary, templates can be created. Shouldn't we realize that ourselves. If we use them, why not leave us--the middle people--out of the equation.

The standards are supposed to be adopted by 2014/2015, unless Obama doesn't make it back for a second term.

Check out meaningful use.

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