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A portrait of a chart note in disarray

Technology may be the best tool to help streamline medical records ...
For those of you who are fans of medical dramas like The Pitt, you likely noticed the doctors and nurses mention or get hold of a patient’s note chart. Also referred to as electronic health records, ...
One of the most important yet laborious components of a medical visit for a provider is chart documentation: What is the patient’s concern? What are the provider’s observations and recommendations?
Real-time charting has become a practical requirement in outpatient and inpatient settings where teams coordinate fast-moving care. In ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), timing affects patient ...