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USA TODAY reports on medical information management systems- January 9, 2007
USA TODAY recently published an article on the efficacy of online health care reporting. The importance of efficient medical information management systems has widespread effects on American citizens. Every year, there are millions of medical emergencies caused by adverse drug reactions, interactions of medication, and other unexpected medical conditions. Even President Bush has come out in support of keeping an electronic record of medical files in order to prevent these easily avoidable events. By utilizing an online health care reporting system such as EMT Medical, you will ensure that first responders, physicians, and anyone else you grant access to will gain instant access to your medical information. In the event of an emergency, would you want anything less than immediate attention to your specific medical needs?
Although advancements in information technology have brought utility bills, credit reports, mortgage loans, and bank statements online, the health industry has barely broken off the tip of the iceberg when it comes to maintaining electronic medical information management systems. A large percentage of physician offices and hospitals still keep physical medical files for their patients rather than fully computerized health records.
Now health care experts are advocating that Americans create their own electronic medical records. Your personal health record, also referred to as a PHR, should contain your health insurance information, current medications and dosages, living will, immunizations along with dates administered, allergies, surgeries, family medical history, medical test results, and more.
Only you will have the ability to add or remove information from your medical files, and you control who can view your PHR.
Medical information management systems like EMT Medical help consumers avoid life-threatening emergencies everyday. The healthcare industry is actively working to convert physical health records into electronic medical files. In the meantime, it is in American citizens' best interests to proactively begin documenting their own medical histories in order to guarantee greater safety and accuracy in diagnosis, prescription of medications, and treatment in emergency situations.
View the USA TODAY article on health care reporting.
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