Yes, Peggy, my patients still use paper H&P, HIPPAs, etc. We then scan and shred. As an internist, I do not think most of my patient population would cotton to having to use a computer to complete these forms. For those that can, we email or fax the forms to them ahead of time and then give them the option of bringing in paper copies or faxing or emailing them back. As I am not real fond of emailing, I usually ask them to fax if they have the means. Some of my patients will keep a copy of their H&P on their computer and then update it every year when they come for their annual exam. It also serves as a record for them to refer to at other times should they need to.
Leslie
