I have trouble with not being as aware of the medical-legal stuff. It just gripes me that there's no way to fix simple errors without addenduming the chart to death.
We are getting better - but the first few days with the tablets there were some absolutely bizarre notes that were entered. Now everyone is better at checking over the boxes before they hit enter.
Coming from a non-medical perspective the whole thing just seems like there ought to be a way to fix mistakes while still ensuring that charts accurately reflect what happened during the visit.
By the way -- I was leafing through an old FMP magazine and the article at the back was about how charting has changed over the years. We've (you've) gone from a patient note consisting of "pharyngitis -> penicillin" to what we have now, in large part because charts aren't just for doctors. Everyone who has a stake in modern medicine also has a stake in the charting.
I know I'm complaining about something that probably can't get fixed. But I wish it could!
And it helps to hear how other offices manage their flow! So thank you all for that!
