Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems are designed to streamline patient care, improve documentation, and enhance healthcare delivery. However, many existing EMR implementations can lead to inefficiencies, increased administrative burden, and compromised patient care. Clinicians may spend more time managing records than attending to patients, leading to dissatisfaction and potential errors in patient treatment.
Doctors often express frustration and burnout due to the demands of managing EMRs. The complexity and time-consuming nature of these systems can lead to clinicians spending excessive hours on documentation, sometimes taking this work home, which cuts into their personal time and relaxation. To cope with these challenges, some healthcare providers have resorted to outsourcing EMR filling to countries like India. While this solution can alleviate the burden on doctors, it also raises concerns about data security and the quality of outsourced work.
