Response to Lapkoff and Sittig

We thank Drs. Labkoff and Sittig for their provocative editorial and proposal [[1]]. We agree that there can be serious usability, workflow, and content issues in EHRs. Based on some structural and practical observations, we present counter arguments in response to the proposed quasi-governmental oversight.

Human Subject Research Approval

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