Use of electronic health records (EHRs) may help reduce paid malpractice settlements for physicians, according to a new study. The study, which appeared in the November 24 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, showed a trend toward lower paid malpractice claims for physicians who are active users of EHR technology.

Who owns your medical tests results and your personal health data? Such a vexing question cuts to the core of personal liberty and freedom of information.

Eighteen months after implementing a full-featured electronic health record (EHR) in their practice, four internists used the system to measure and improve their mammography rate (Improving Patient Care, p. 549).

Many consumers take precautions against identity theft, but what about medical identity theft? In addition to financial peril, victims can suffer physical danger if false entries in medical records lead to the wrong treatment.

RHÖN-KLINIKUM AG will link up all of its facilities, currently numbering 46, using a web-based electronic health record.