EMRs can hurt physicians during lawsuits. Here’s how.
While the electronic medical record (EMR) has advantages, it also has introduced liability risks. EMRs can lead to lawsuits or result in a weak defense by casting the physician in an unfavorable light.
For example, examine these exchanges in a recent malpractice trial:
- Plaintiff attorney: Doctor, if the emergency renal consult was called in at 11:30, why did you wait until 6 p.m. …
