> The EMR, and therefore most note-taking, is not as value add to the patient
Since patient’s medical histories are relevant to treating medical issues, having quick access to accurate medical histories is a value add for the patient.
Just the simple fact a pharmacist does not have to decipher chicken scratch to get people the right medicine is a value add for patients.
My family chooses to frequent doctor groups that integrate with the local hospitals’ EMRs because it allows the hospital doctors immediate access to all the information they need in the event of an emergency.
But you are correct, 'record' will be a storage service with no front end required inputs from the doctor. That's the point. Inputs and outputs without a keyboard or mouse. Just natural language.
In effect, EMRs would become voice-enabled AI chatbots.
Since patient’s medical histories are relevant to treating medical issues, having quick access to accurate medical histories is a value add for the patient.
Just the simple fact a pharmacist does not have to decipher chicken scratch to get people the right medicine is a value add for patients.
My family chooses to frequent doctor groups that integrate with the local hospitals’ EMRs because it allows the hospital doctors immediate access to all the information they need in the event of an emergency.