Real world challenges in maintaining data integrity in electronic health records in a cancer program
Harpriya Khela, Justin Khalil, Nathan Daxon, Zdenka Neilson, Tina Shahrokhi, Peter Chung, Philip Wong
Abstract
Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems increase clerical workload, promote copy-paste and error propagation. Documentation error rate in cancer diagnosis and treatment was examined in 776 patient records. Fifteen percent of the charts contained an error. Modern EHR systems, patient portals and engagement tools may facilitate the maintenance of accurate information.
Topics & Concepts
DocumentationWorkloadElectronic health recordElectronic recordsHealth recordsMedicineComputer scienceMedical emergencyWorld Wide WebHealth careOperating systemEconomicsEconomic growthElectronic Health Records SystemsData Quality and ManagementMobile Health and mHealth Applications