IPad-based Digital Health Records System

An iPad-based digital health records system by Drchrono promises to be a boon to doctors in record management as well as in patient interaction.

This is certainly a shot in the arm for doctors as it enhances their efficiency in managing their practice.

Genetic Health Studies Could Be Quicker If Electronic Patient Medical Records are Maintained
Recruiting thousands of patients to collect health data for genetic clues to disease is expensive and time consuming.

With the help of this service, it is possible for doctors to record the medical history of patients along with visual images and physical exams. Medical billing is also possible.

Further, a patient website is available where patients can view their health records.

Finally Medical Records in London are Online
After incessant delays, medical records of some 50 million patients are finally online in the much delayed IT upgrade in the NHS.

Better Hospital Care Not Always Due to Electronic Medical Records
The quality of medical care in the US is only partially due to use of electronic health records, states a new RAND Corporation study.

Source-Medindia

Quality of Care in Resource-Limited Countries Improved by Electronic Medical Records
A new study is one of the first to explore and demonstrate the impact of electronic record systems on quality of medical care in a developing country.