Journal of Health & Medical Informatics

Mathieson K

Publications

• Research Article
  Laboratory Information System-Electronic Health Record Interconnection, Usage and Functionality in Ambulatory Care Settings
  Author(s): Hyacinthe GN and Mathieson KHyacinthe GN and Mathieson K
  
  Background: Laboratory information maximizes effective delivery of care by allowing physicians and other providers to make appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic decisions. Studies exploring the Electronic Health Record (EHR) interconnection with the laboratory information system (LIS) through data processing, reviewing, and sharing capabilities among ambulatory care providers are scarce. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the use of electronic laboratory services through the EHR-LIS interconnectivity to access patient laboratory data in meaningful way. This study was further used to evaluate the relationship between practice characteristics and meaningful usage of laboratory functionalities. Method: Using a nationally representative sample of 44,296 physician responses from National Ambulatory Medical Care .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7420.1000322

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