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You are here > Home > Reading Lists > Information Systems, Medical Records  & Technology Books > Electronic Medical Records Electronic Medical Records: A Guide for Clinicians and Administrators Jerome H. Carter & American College of Physicians Softcover, 444 pages ISBN 1930513011 American College of Physicians March 2001 Price: $45.00   This is a comprehensive guide for clinicians and administrators, offering complete coverage of electronic medical records and what EMR can do: details the importance, selection, and implementation of information systems in the health care setting, provides the reader with a wealth of information on resources, Web sites, and services, along with a comprehensive list of known EMR/repository vendors, addresses the many questions that arise concerning the selection and use of an electronic medical record (EMR) system, and, offers advice on the actual steps involved in implementing an EMR system. This book provides detailed discussion of the technologies, issues, and processes. The second part of the book is designed as a practical workbook for use in actual hands-on implementation. This resource fully covers these topics: Infrastructure What is an Electronic Medical Record? Computer Hardware and Enabling Technologies Operating Systems and Development Tools Data Repositories, Data Marts, and Data Warehouses in a Nutshell Internet/Intranet Technologies Understanding Processes and Outcomes Identifying and Understanding Business Processes Identifying and Understanding Clinical Care Processes Electronic Medical Record Systems as a Tool for Research and Patient Care Quality Improvement: Concepts and Technical Applications Preparation Physician Adoption Strategies Legal Issues Security and Confidentiality Implementation (Workbook) Beginning the Selection Process How To Use Consultants Effectively From Process Analysis to Statement of Requirements Evaluation of Features Vendor Analysis Creating a Request for Proposal and Negotiating a Contract Gathering Information: Site Visits and Demonstrations Preparations and Training Appendixes Glossary of Terms Resources The American College of Physicians (ACP) is the nation's largest medical specialty society. Its mission is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine. ACP membership includes about 115,000 members, including medical students. Members are physicians in general internal medicine and related subspecialties, including cardiology, gastroenterology, nephrology, endocrinology, hematology, rheumatology, neurology, pulmonary disease, oncology, infectious diseases, allergy and immunology, and geriatrics. You may also be interested in / The Directory of Healthcare Recruiters / Jump to a List / Health Administration & Leadership / Physician Executive, Medical Staff & Practice Management / Finance, Accounting, Economics, Billing & Reimbursement / Coding for Hospital, Physician & Clinical Services / Law, Malpractice, Ethics, Accreditation & Compliance / Quality Improvement, Outcomes & Customer Service / Risk Management, Security, Error Reduction & Patient Safety / Information Systems, Technology & Medical Records / Clinical Management & Executive Nursing / Behavioral Health, Social Work & Psychiatry Management / Human Resources, Management & Supervision / Directories, Data, Trends & Benchmarks / Software & CD-ROMs / Gift Ideas & Recommended Gifts / Journals, Magazines & Newsletters / Search for Books / Books Index / Go to / Home Page / Toolbox for Health Administrators / Bookstore /