Fighting the patient-computer attention war
I recently supervised a new intern as she conducted a patient interview. Following procedure, the intern reviewed the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR) and checked his lab results. She noticed that his cholesterol was high, and he told her that he had stopped taking his atorvastatin due to a recent trip to the Dominican Republic.
“It’s no problem,” my intern replied. “We’ll get you back on the medication.” She began to …
Fighting the patient-computer attention war
