Centralised EMR systems drive patient-physician relationships, report indicates
pharmafile | June 28, 2018 | News story | Medical Communications, Research and Development | Electronic Medical Records, pharma
Advancement of IT within healthcare is transforming the dynamics of the patient-physician relationship and it is important to integrate various apps into a centralised electronic medical record (EMR) system, according to a new report from analytics firm GlobalData.
Sheryl Tang, MPH, Medical Devices Analyst at leading data and analytics company, GlobalData, said: “The rise of the internet has brought a flood of information that is readily accessible by more people each day. Patients are now able to access information and care options from a variety of sources other than their primary care physician, allowing them to take ownership and become more involved in making informed decisions regarding their own health.”
GlobalData has stated that access to IT provides patients with the ability to play an active role in their own health decisions and, in the process, encourages collaboration to find the best solutions for the patient’s health.
More patients, therefore, are seeking a partnership as opposed to the traditional paternalistic approach. This may drive a more preventative and informed attitude to health issues from both parties, but it can also increase scepticism of healthcare providers’ opinions.
Tang added: “An overwhelming amount of information creates the risk of patients becoming misinformed from unreliable sources; compared to the traditional relationship, a barrier can be created between the patient and physician if opinions from both parties differ.
“On the other hand, the recent rise in smartphone applications encourages patient involvement through tracking their own lifestyle and health behaviours.”
Technological advancements are altering the dynamics between patients and their physicians, and it is crucial to recognise the impact they have on the relationship.
Tang added: “As patients become more inquisitive and involved in making informed health decisions, the focus should be to move toward successfully integrating Web-based apps into a centralised EMR system and streamlining health information, driving a better patient-physician relationship.”
Jason Holmes
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