Terminology use in electronic health records: basic principles
NLM Title Abbreviation
Electronic health records (EHRs) are a cost-saving and environmentally friendly means for documenting patient care and improving patient safety, quality, and evidence-based practice. Standardized clinical classification systems and terminologies are essential ingredients of the EHR. Their selection must be driven by a clear understanding of requirements for their use and application. This article describes the principle uses of clinical information and motives for consistency in practice, and provides a distinction between classification systems and reference terminologies for clinical settings.
Electronic Health Records, Nursing Records/standards, Terminology as Topic
Published Article/Book Citation
Urologic nursing, 29:5 (2009) pp.321-6; quiz 327.
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