Why Everyone Hates the Electronic Medical Record

The author discusses the challenges and failures of the electronic health record (EHR) system in healthcare. They highlight the dissatisfaction among healthcare workers and patients regarding the EHR, noting that it contributes to clinician burnout and poses concerns about privacy, errors, and interoperability. The author traces the history of medical records and explains how the push for standardization and scientific research in medical education influenced the development of the EHR. They criticize the rushed implementation of the EHR and the perverse business incentives surrounding its adoption. The author emphasizes that technology does not eliminate bureaucracy but rather reorganizes and expands it, leading to increased administrative work for healthcare providers.

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