Aug 10, 2012 · Does your doctor use a computer in the exam room? Some people think that computers are a great way to keep track of patient information.

he examination room for placement of the computer. Position the computer in way that enhances provider/patient communication. Consider using a cart on wheels to position t

The exam room should be designed to accommodate both screen sharing and nonscreen sharing, rather than assuming that all providers will view the computer and EHR as a tool to enhance their interaction with the patient.

To explore these issues we compared the impact of an exam room computer on doctor–patient interactions at the New York VA Medical Center during clinic encounters with faculty physicians versus those with resident physicians.

Dec 7, 2015 · To address these concerns, Frankel developed a model—through a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs—for reinforcing good exam room computer-use by doctors. Called POISED (Prepare,...

Based on our research and in hopes of improving doctor-patient communication using EHRs, we offer physicians the following tips. All of the recommendations come from either study subjects or our...

Will you be able to keep the patient involved and not be distracted by the computer? Will you remember to secure the screen? Sound a little overwhelming? We believe that you will find the following suggestions helpful to make certain that the computer becomes a solid friend of yours in the exam room, and definitely not a foe.

Testing rooms should have outlets or power strips for students who may need to plug in their computer during the exam. Consider the position of power outlets and power strips when planning seating configurations.

Jan 8, 2014 · Here are some ideas to support your therapeutic environment for healing and patient satisfaction in the new year. Dismantle digital barriers. When using your EHR, allow the technology to humanize the experience. Good design includes intentional placement of computer screens and keyboards with the doctor-patient partnership in mind.

A thoughtful design of the exam room with respect to the computing may positively impact providers’ workload, situation awareness, time spent in screen sharing activities, and workflow integration.