EHRs Frustrate British Docs, Too

This outcome report by Michael and Patel from a hospital in England is a favorite because it sheds light on how physicians on the other side of the Atlantic are trying to cope with 2 problems often encountered in the United States: docs' frustration with electronic health records (EHR) and poor weekend safety for hospital patients. While measurable improvement using EHR was noted, even after the training ended, nearly half of physicians surveyed said they found using the computer too time consuming.