Health care systems have been putting therapists’ progress reports online, much to the surprise (and anger) of some patients. By Christina Caron Stunned. Ambushed. Traumatized. These were the words ...

The "SOAP" -- subjective, objective, assessment, plan -- format has been in common use for decades as a way of organizing physician progress notes in medical records, but it was created during a ...

Most primary care providers see 15 to 20 patients a day, and many of them spend up to two hours a shift typing information into patient charts. It's a leading reason for physician burnout, said Dr.

Accuracy in healthcare is highly dependent on the careful review of patient documents. Reviewing your medical records provides healthcare practitioners with the ...

With near-instant access to personal data on smartphones, social media accounts and browsing habits, the “data revolution” has seemed to hit nearly every aspect of a consumer’s life. However, lags ...

Electronic medical records (EMRs) have been a tremendous benefit in exam rooms across the country, creating secure patient ...