TEACHING and the Electronic Medical Record: THREATS AND OPPORTUNITIES Nicole Appelle, MD Peter Chin-Hong, MD Lindsay Mazotti, MD

Objectives Recognize the paucity of literature and therefore the opportunity in the field Develop EMR education around content and strategies for: Communication and professionalism Learner and patient Learner and preceptor/attending Learner and other health professionals Documentation and professionalism Practice-based learning and improvement/practice management Clinical reasoning Identify a framework to guide using the EMR in the evaluation and feedback of a learner

Timeline Until 9:25Intros, Goals 9:25-9:45Literature, Framework 9:45-10:25Small Group Activity #1 10:25-10:35BREAK 10:35-11:15Small Group Activity #2 11:15-11:30Summarize, Evaluations

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EMR: Ready or Not, They Have Come IOM, MD’s, residents, stakeholders called for widespread implementation Goals to: Improve quality of care Improve patient satisfaction Reduce errors In 2009, only 12-23% of practices had EMRs. Likely more EMRs in academic teaching hospitals

The Educator’s Challenges: Communication Documentation Practice Based Learning/ Practice Management Clinical Reasoning/ Professionalism Responsibility/ Liability

Literature, or lack thereof: Perceptions of EMR Existing, or lack of existing, policies on documentation Discussion of threats and opportunities Evaluation methods of EMR use

Perceptions of the EMR 1. Rouf et al. BMC Med Educ O’Malley et al. JGIM Stephens et al. Med Sci Educ, Knight et al. Acad Med PositivesNegatives Students reported the EMR improved 1 : o History taking (Prompts helped) o Order writing (options given, preventative services ordered) o Documentation MD’s perceive negative effects on doctor-patient relationship 2 Students perceive multiple downfalls 3,4 : o Frequent use to be proficient o Computer issues o Lack of availability to students o Barriers to placing orders o Significant dissatisfaction with patient communication

EMR Policies for Medical Students Study surveyed clerkship directors, 82/110 (75% responded) 58% respondents reported using an EMR in ambulatory settings Of those who used an EMR, only 44% had policies regarding medical student documentation Policies varied at different sites within single institutions Some policies strictly prohibited EMR documentation, others suggested how to properly document Mintz et al. Acad Med

Threat… or Opportunity?

How can we teach using the EMR? How can we make the EMR our friend? Leave here with one way to evaluate students on their EMR skills

Small Groups Scenarios 1 and 2 Break into your small groups One person per group read directions on front of envelope Prepare to report back ONE pearl to share

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Small Groups Scenarios 3,4,5 Break back into your small groups Discuss AT LEAST 2 of the 3 scenarios on the handout Prepare to report back ONE pearl to share

Objectives Recognize the paucity of literature and therefore the opportunity in the field Develop EMR education around content and strategies for: Communication and professionalism Learner and patient Learner and preceptor/attending Learner and other health professionals Documentation and professionalism Practice-based learning and improvement/practice management Clinical reasoning Identify a framework to guide using the EMR in the evaluation and feedback of a learner

Evaluation:The RIME EMR Scheme LevelSkill SetEMR-specific skills ReporterClinical Data Entry Records complete history & exam Reliably completes S/O portion of SOAP note Records own findings rather than cut & paste Reviews medical history in EMR InterpreterData Assessment Reliably completes “A” portion of SOAP note Interprets new data (labs, radiology, consults) Independently constructs patient problem list Discusses clinical assessment & diagnostic possibilities. ManagerData Assimilation Constructs “P” portion of SOAP note Requests appropriate services and consults Articulates competent therapeutic plan Decides on appropriate follow up and arranges it EducatorClinical Decision Support Uses embedded support tools to access current evidence related to patient care Uses tools for patient-centered education Modifies care plan in accordance with evidence Stephens et al. Acad Med

The Future’s So Bright…

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