Electronic records
Electronic records provide greater continuity of care and assist in providing a more holistic picture of a patient’s history. Growth in electronic prescribing and telecare, and improved links between patients and primary care, reduce demand in acute settings through prevention and management of conditions in the community. The reduction in paperwork from better use of IT also saves time for healthcare staff.
Proposed workforce impact
- These will offer better management of conditions for reducing avoidable hospital admissions.
- There might be a reduction in demand for hospital care through prevention of serious conditions.
- More time spent on direct care should help with increasing productivity.
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Additional research questions
- Is the implementation of single and accessible patient records in multiple locations realistic in the timescale covered by the review?
- Is the implementation of single and accessible patient records in multiple locations affordable?
Some of the information in this section is provided by stakeholders and expert groups, and does not necessarily represent the views of the CfWI.
