Another good reference regarding the EMR challenge

Here is another great reference article giving insight to the nature of the health information technology challenges and risks.


EMR Woes Point to Greater IT Challenge
Written by Mary Jander

"Physicians, in particular, have been critical of EMR, perceiving it as an 'extra thing to do' in their daily practices," says Mary E. Shacklett, president of IT consultancy Transworld Data. "And admittedly, EMR is not perfect in every way. It can miss the mark in terms of the intuitive and 'soft' skills that are an integral part of the doctor-patient relationship."