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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:26:04 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>EMR</title><link>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:27:31 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>An Ophthalmologist EMR Checklist: 4 Characteristics of the Ideal EMR (by Katie Matlack)</title><category>Best</category><category>EHR</category><category>EMR</category><category>comparison</category><category>ideal</category><category>review</category><dc:creator>Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:23:48 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/2012/2/6/an-ophthalmologist-emr-checklist-4-characteristics-of-the-id.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">352979:11170849:14906161</guid><description><![CDATA[Ophthalmologists who are evaluating ophthalmology EMR systems will want a solution that can display and capture patient data in a way that supports the unique needs of their speciality. But what specific characteristics should an ophthalmologist look for in an EMR? I posed that question to four ophthalmologists and a practice manager. Here are their recommendations.
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/rss-comments-entry-14906161.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Mix &amp; match EMR systems; 3 month update after transition to hybrid system</title><category>Accuro</category><category>EHR</category><category>EMR</category><category>EyeVu</category><category>Interoperability</category><category>Optimed</category><category>Osler Systems</category><category>Practice Manager</category><category>TeckSoft</category><dc:creator>Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:50:29 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/2011/7/27/mix-match-emr-systems-3-month-update-after-transition-to-hyb.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">352979:11170849:12299550</guid><description><![CDATA[As those faithful readers already know, I have always been in search of the perfect EMR solution for Ophthalmology and keep thinking I&#8217;ve found it. The latest iteration, after a transition that was difficult for all involved, is sort of like the latest Apple hardware&#8230;the best system I&#8217;ve ever had - until I change it again! One compromise though was to throw away the EMR ideal of one system to do everything. In this article I discuss why this was worth it.
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/rss-comments-entry-12299550.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Transition to a new EMR: first 2 weeks after going live</title><dc:creator>Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:11 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/2011/4/19/transition-to-a-new-emr-first-2-weeks-after-going-live.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">352979:11170849:11176013</guid><description><![CDATA[I am happy to report that we have survived our first two weeks since our transition from Optimed Software&#8217;s Accuro to TeckSoft&#8217;s EyeVu. The most important thing to emphasize is that these are both excellent EMR solutions and either one could be ideal for your practice. As I&#8217;ve said many times, if there were a perfect EMR system, then everyone would be on that one system. The fact is that just like we all have different learning and teaching styles, we all have different EMR styles and need to find the type that is best for each of us.
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/rss-comments-entry-11176013.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Why we'll never see EMR/EHR interoperability - myths about HL7?</title><dc:creator>Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:02:17 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/2011/3/24/why-well-never-see-emrehr-interoperability-myths-about-hl7.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">352979:11170849:10896653</guid><description><![CDATA[Did you hear the one about the EMR vendor who said he could import all your old EMR data because both systems are running SQL as their search engine? Or, should the joke begin: two EMR vendors walk into a bar? Well, what is no joke is why we will never see interoperability and here&#8217;s why.
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/rss-comments-entry-10896653.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Transition to a new EMR: steps before going live similar to the initial transition from paper</title><dc:creator>Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:33:26 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/2011/3/21/transition-to-a-new-emr-steps-before-going-live-similar-to-t.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">352979:11170849:10820833</guid><description><![CDATA[It is now less than two weeks until we go live with a new EMR system. Most of my colleagues are still deciding whether to change from paper to electronic records, but that is ancient history for me. Are there any steps in the days leading up to the switchover that might help those who are making the plunge for the first time?
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/rss-comments-entry-10820833.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Why I'm switching to yet another EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system</title><dc:creator>Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:38:18 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/2011/2/9/why-im-switching-to-yet-another-emr-electronic-medical-recor.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">352979:11170849:9734304</guid><description><![CDATA[I have been receiving many questions from colleagues as to why I am, yet again, changing EMR systems when most of my colleagues have yet to make the transition to an EMR in the first place. Overall, after the expected challenge of making the transition, doing away with a form-based system, connection to ancillary testing equipment, and better organization of prescription meds are three key reasons why I am changing to EMR #2.
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/rss-comments-entry-9734304.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Usability THE prime factor in choice of EMR</title><dc:creator>Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:16:15 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/2010/10/27/usability-the-prime-factor-in-choice-of-emr.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">352979:11170849:9296663</guid><description><![CDATA[Dr Alan Brookstone posted an excellent article How Important is EHR Usability today at AmericanEHR partners. Below is the comment I had posted in response that discusses how usability has guided me over the years and why it is now the prime factor when selecting among the large choice of EMR/EHR solutions.
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/rss-comments-entry-9296663.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Stop twiddling your EMR MFC knob and opt for usability</title><dc:creator>Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:26:01 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/2010/9/7/stop-twiddling-your-emr-mfc-knob-and-opt-for-usability.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">352979:11170849:8797639</guid><description><![CDATA[I recently compulsively changed my Pioneer audio deck for one that could interface better with my iPhone. As technology evolves, a deck that handled my iPod could not interact with the newer iPhone. Unfortunately, I ignored the usability issues I had learned from the last car deck upgrade by focusing instead on the feature set. How often do we do the same when selecting an Electronic Medical Record system?
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/rss-comments-entry-8797639.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Someone asked me what EMR to use; it depends on what would be best for you</title><dc:creator>Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:00:53 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/2010/7/28/someone-asked-me-what-emr-to-use-it-depends-on-what-would-be.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">352979:11170849:8289445</guid><description><![CDATA[A friend asked me which Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to buy given my experience in the field. My response is in this article which leads to a discussion of which EMR is best for you. I have written before that if you are adopting an EMR for a government hand-out then it is the wrong reason. But, what is the right reason? Read on&#8230;
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/rss-comments-entry-8289445.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>"Does EHR in Canada also result in an explosion of words?"</title><dc:creator>Robert M Schertzer, MD, MEd, FRCSC</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:00:24 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.wholelottarob.com/emr/2010/6/23/does-ehr-in-canada-also-result-in-an-explosion-of-words.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">352979:11170849:8061477</guid><description><![CDATA[A colleague from the U.S. wrote to ask how the EHR that I use handles the &#8220;explosion of words&#8221; required to comply with CPT documentation. In other words, to show that certain parts of the history were actually taken and specific systems were examined. How do you deal with meeting documentation criteria with your EMR? Do you have checkboxes for normal parts of the exam? Do you have some default items already filled in then change them if the exam differs from the defaults? Do your generated letters included EVERYTHING from your data entry form? Read this article and join the discussion.
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