in private practice have been reluctant to adopt an electronic health record, primarily because of cost. Others have opted to join bigger, corporate owned practices that will absorb the cost of an EHR. On average, every time a patient visits a doctor, 10-13 pieces of paper are used. Considering that doctors see between 50 and 99 patients per week, this means that almost one thousand new pages are generated. With an electronic health record, this paper expense is eliminated. The high volume
The electronic health record (EHR) was used in the late 1990’s when it replaced the term computer-based patient record (CPR). The term electronic health record and electronic medical record (EMR) are used interchangeably. The EHR can stock patient data, forward that material to providers on request, allow clinicians to submit orders directly into a computerized provider order entry system and more. EHR is defines as an electronic version of a patients records that are kept over time by a physician
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A WEB-BASED E-MEDICAL RECORD SYSTEM (A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, LOKOJA) Oluwatoyin L. Ofusori C/o National Open University, School of Science and Technology, Lokoja study centre. Kogi State. Nigeria lizzyofusori@yahoo.co.uk Umoru Jacob O. Department of Computer Science, Federal College of Education, Okene, Kogi State. Nigeria jacobumoru2004@yahoo.com Prof. Bamidele Oluwade Department of Computer Science, Lead City University, Ibadan. Oyo State, Nigeria
INTRODUCTION Healthcare industry has shown tremendous increase in its growth. With increasing growth health care organizations have become overwhelmed with patient data and the health care industry has been unwilling to upgrade to an electronic format. One of the reasons for this, is that the paper system was functioning effectively due to lesser population but nowadays the healthcare sector offers potential mix of opportunities and challenges. Increasing patient data can result in misdiagnosis
INTRODUCTION Electronic waste or e-waste is described as electronic goods which no more can be used further for use, though it could be refurbished for further use. These goods could be recycled to do so. E-wastes are generated from used electronic and electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, personal stereos which includes large household appliances such as refrigerator, washing machine, air conditioner, etc., which is not fit for original intended use and are meant for recovery, recycle
country, the USA – when in reality, we rank a lowly 30th in the world’s health systems (World Health Organization, 2010). Canadians have a widespread belief that Canada is the only country with a free and accessible system. However Canadians often fail to remember that universal healthcare is, in fact, quite common throughout the world. Out of the thirty-four developed nations, thirty-three participate in universal healthcare. One study that examines seven Western countries has shown that Canada falls
are certain changes or alterations that must be implemented in a given organization. Taking into consideration the case of Health Information Services (HIS) department, we can establish a specific goal which is the implementation of job redesign with the use of technology in order to replace working harder with working smarter so as to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the health professionals and to avert work overload-related stress. However, this task (job and work redesign) is quite challenging
complications and mortality due to CVD. In this study, we will focus on Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), which is a class of CVD that occurs when the blood supplied to the heart muscle is decreased or blocked, leading to heart attack,2 a medical emergency that can lead to death. ACS includes ST-elevated Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), Non-ST-elevated Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI) and Unstable Angina (UA) which we would look at in totality in this study. Apart from the
recruitment: • Use sponsor representatives to identify interested physicians • Partner with local site management organizations (SMO) • Ask the physicians in the field to suggest interested colleagues • Recruit and raise awareness at conferences or health check-up camps Selecting Hospitals: • Identify eligible hospitals from the hospital database • Utilize sponsor representatives to identify potentially interested hospitals • Register hospital through physicians who work there and are interested in
Norman Liner a social work professors states in Resolving Ethical Dilemmas in Social Work Practice that, protection of self, outside parties and clients is a major duty if he or she is assumed to be dangerous. (p.48) Linzer presented a case study based on where an individual could have been protected from a violent client, if only personal information was shared. Patrick Almond Curtis and Anita M. Lutkus gave an example in their article Client Confidentiality In Police Social Work Settings