Disuse of system is cited in gaps in soldiers' care.

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Disuse of system is cited in gaps in soldiers' care.

August 5, 2008

Urbina I; Nixon R.

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This article reports on the inconsistent use of the Department of Defense electronic medical records system and how this has led to medical errors and delays in care for US veterans.

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