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Informationen zum Autor Susan M. Sanderson has authored all Windows-based editions of Computers in the Medical Office. She has also written Case Studies for use with Computers in the Medical Office, Electronic Health Records for Allied Health Careers, and Practice Management and EHR: A Total Patient Encounter for Medisoft(R) Clinical. In her more than fifteen years' experience with Medisoft, Susan has participated in alpha and beta testing, worked with instructors to site-test materials, and provided technical support to McGraw-Hill customers. In 2009, Susan earned her CPEHR (Certified Professional in Electronic Health Records) certification. In addition, she is a member of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and the eLearning Guild. Susan is a graduate of Drew University with further study at Columbia University. Klappentext Technology is changing the qualifications required to perform both clinical and administrative allied health duties. Students entering the job market today must be familiar with the ways in which technology is used to perform on-the-job tasks. In particular, the understanding of electronic health records is essential. This text integrates the presentation of concepts with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with an EHR software package. The subject matter is presented in a logical order, proceeding from introductory material to coverage of specific features and functions of EHRs. After describing the need for EHRs, the text explains the basic purpose and content of an EHR system. With that knowledge in place, the subject moves to the topic of the information technology used in EHR systems. The need to ensure the privacy and security of the information in an EHR is emphasized.
