Electronic Health Records, Once a panacea, now a problem

 

Electronic health records (EHR) had the promise of better and more efficient health care when promoted 10 years ago. The implementation was anything but. EHR are now the leading cause of frustration and, physician burnout, and interference in patient care. It is now the leading reason some physicians are retiring early. See article below by Kaiser Health News:

Death By 1,000 Clicks: Where Electronic Health Records Went Wrong