[Vandy_Travis]

My roommate is a doctor, and I've been having some discussions on this topic lately.

The biggest concept is to use technology to support the existing dr's workflow. This can vary, a lot, between different types of doctors.

The thing he most often comments upon is the text replacement feature for his office's electronic records. He can type "issued XYZ medication due to past history of .HT." and the system will automatically insert the relevant heart history information (maybe a recent test reading, etc.) into the record.

Saves him time in recording info into the patient records. That seems to be his #1 desire for better tech -- saving time. And making complete entry into the medical records is a good place to work, as it solves a frustration that already exists.

[wattjustin]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing! It sounds like time is the thing that escapes doctors in the most in their day to day work. This is a good thing to think about and base ideas on. Thanks!