Countdown to 2001: The Computer-based Patient Record After the Institute of Medicine Report

Abstract:

A 1991 Institute of Medicine report called computer-based patient records (CPRs) an essential technology for health care and recommended widespread implementation of CPRs within a decade. Although a broader understanding of CPRs has been achieved and more leadership for CPR development exists today, substantial work remains to be accomplished. Critical tasks include developing a detailed specification of the CPR concept, strengthening standards development efforts through greater federal funding and involvement, developing national policy on key issues, and identifying funding sources for CPR system implementation. This article reviews the major views and issues of the 1991 IOM report and relates them to subsequent developments.

Keywords:

Computer-based Patient Records

 

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