Many Nationwide Believe in the Potential Benefits of Electronic Medical Records...

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Many Nationwide Believe in the Potential Benefits of Electronic Medical Records and are Interested in Online Communications with Physicians

Approximately 3/4 of online adults believe that the use of these records can improve the quality of care patients receive by reducing the number of redundant or unnecessary tests and procedures they receive (76%) and that they can significantly reduce healthcare costs (73%). A lower percentage believe that the use of electronic medical records can significantly decrease the frequency of medical errors (62%). While many see the potential benefits of using this technology, two-thirds (67%) of online adults are also concerned that their use might make it more difficult to ensure patients privacy.

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