In today’s fast-paced society, plastic surgeons also need to adjust their managing information system and invest more time in actual care for patients. Implementing an electronic medical records system in your plastic surgery practice can also save you a lot of money. For example, your office would not only save on the cost of paper and file folders, but also on the cost of labor, as well. Plus, like any other recordkeeping, moving records from paper to digital files would dramatically reduce the storage space and create great efficiencies for patients and their providers.
EMRs also facilitate the electronic communication and connectivity, by providing fast and secure communication between physicians and patients, which decreases the risk of any side effects that could be associated with plastic surgery treatments such as BOTOX, breast reduction or liposuction. Using EMRs is easy. Physicians can read a patient’s electronic medical record by accessing specific online health networks, including pharmacy orders, lab results and more. The system also provides help for care activities such as decision support, monitoring post-op, and allowing patient feedback so the plastic surgeon can improve results the next time a patient comes in for a procedure.
Adopting an electronic medical record is probably one of the best parts of the latest medical technology. Every practice wants to save money while at the same time implementing the latest technology. Because EMR systems work online, much of the set up costs are reduced to monthly usage fees, which can be a great asset to your medical practice. It also provides you a good enough reason to update your website and add ongoing content for your patients, including new treatment options and medical news.