EHR 120 - Understanding Features and Functions

Tutorial Content

Basic Functions of an EHR -- Learn about the basic tasks and functions an EHR performs.

E-Prescribing vs. Fax-Prescribing -- Learn about the differences between e-prescribing and fax-prescribing and how these functions integrate with an EHR.

Speech Recognition FAQs -- Get answers to common questions about using speech recognition with EHRs from members of the AAFP EMR Email Discussion List.

Study Workflow Problems -- Identify actual (and perceived) sources of inefficiency, delay, duplication of effort, or wasted time that you want an EHR to alleviate.

Related Reading

Data Collection Equals Quality Improvement -- FPReport, December 2004 -- "'The reason some physicians don't understand how to evaluate their quality of care is because they have paper charts and don't know what level of care they currently provide,' said Lori Dickerson, Pharm.D., associate professor and assistant residency program director at Trident Family Medicine Residency Program in Charleston, S.C."

EHR Improves Work Flow, Patient Care -- AAFP News Now, October 1, 2004 -- "Seeing is believing. If you're still waffling about whether an electronic health record system can work for your practice, go see a successful one in action. Spend a few hours with an FP reaping the rewards of a paperless office. You'll likely come away a believer."