Documenting Diagnosis: Exploring the Impact of Electronic Health Records on Diagnostic Safety.
Miller K, Ratwani R, Hose B-Z, et al. Documenting Diagnosis: Exploring The Impact Of Electronic Health Records On Diagnostic Safety. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; August 2024. AHRQ Publication No. 24-0010-3-EF
Electronic health records are engrained in healthcare delivery systems to support data sharing and clinical decision-making. This issue brief explores the importance of documentation, legislation supporting its quality, and reasons its improvement contributes to the value and safety of care. This publication is part of a series on diagnostic safety.