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- What is the argument against the use of copy and paste function in the EHR?
- What are some appropriate uses of the copy functionality?
- What should be considered when deciding whether to use the copy and paste functionality?
- What are the functions to copy and paste?
What is the argument against the use of copy and paste function in the EHR?
The use of copy and paste in medical documentation raises many concerns. As in the case discussed by Hirschtick, the use of copy and paste may contribute to the introduction of inaccurate information within patients' records and cloud the judgment of subsequent providers.
What are some appropriate uses of the copy functionality?
The copy and paste function provides the ability to re-use all or parts of detailed narrative information and is seen by physicians and EHR system users as a valuable and time saving tool. This duplication of notes can be conducted within a single patient's record or across multiple patients' records.
What should be considered when deciding whether to use the copy and paste functionality?
What should be considered when deciding whether or not to use the copy and paste functionality? Whether the information being copy and pasted is accurate because if not it can cause safety concerns.
What are the functions to copy and paste?
Select the text you want to copy and press Ctrl+C. Place your cursor where you want to paste the copied text and press Ctrl+V.
