Hello All and thank you for this forum,
I am new to EMR systems. I took pride in thinking I would be the last physician to buy an EMR but I need one because I practice at multiple locations and have >200 labs incoming daily.
My patients have complained about other doctors that type on a keyboard in front of the patient. As I like to take notes while the patient is talking, and have experience making specific templates, I was wondering if a tablet PC might work. I also dictate in front of the patient and am interested in writing detailed summaries, as an alternative, for referring doctors if the handwriting software would be up to par.
Questions:
1. Which brand/model?
2. How good is handwriting recognition technology
3. How accessible is lab data input? ie how long does it take AC.com to be up and running to accept data from the lab you work with?
4. Can AC be used in a split screen mode. I like to look at letters from co-managing MDs while I update the PMH, for example.
5. How do members use the email function of AC? I was told by AC that it isn't HIPAA compliant. Do you direct patients to another secure email program? How is that text saved into AC?
6. What program is best for remote access? I have a server and four computers in the office. I plan to access from home or while travelling.
7. Any MacHeads have problems with using MacBook Pro/Air and AC?
Thank you all in advance,
Chuck
