Why not just start with scheduling. Get rid of the paper schedule book and start putting everyone in AC. I think you will see how great it is and what a timesaver it is. Then make up some templates for yourself of the most common things you see and begin using them. You can still print out those notes if you are nervous about it (I printed everything out for the first 3 years I used AC and now am about 60% paperless. I can barely stand to see a patient who still has a paper chart!!). I doubt it will take you long at all to see how really easy and intuitive AC is. And, you will be amazed at how flexible you really are...you can and will adapt to the EMR, changing your practice style a bit here and there. There is no product out there that will fit your current style 100% but you can change your habits to fit the EMR. I am not a techie either, although I have learned a tremendous amount on this board...so much so that my previous IT guy was intimidated when I stood over his shoulder and made suggestions. I agree with Bruce...take the plunge. Do it now, at your own pace, rather than waiting until it becomes federally mandated, which it will.
We are all here to help if needed as you dip your toes.
Leslie
