tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047155484025790084.post7013842316531983842..comments2019-12-30T08:19:53.509-05:00Comments on Accelerating Adoption of Healthcare IT: Wired - Why Things SuckMichael Finkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08538125054249508136noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047155484025790084.post-29381131596976559862009-06-17T21:09:48.133-04:002009-06-17T21:09:48.133-04:00Thanks for your comments -you make good points
The...Thanks for your comments -you make good points<br />The term YMMV (your mileage may vary) comes to mind. You can put technology or any tool in the hands anyone's hands - it is the intelligent use that is important. There are some elements of displaying information that can contribute and the concept of you the patient controlling and managing and correcting information might also help (this btw is not without challenges and resistance on the part of the medical profession) <br /><br />The discrimination you talk about is a real concern but to be honest I thin that is already going on. Obtaining insurance with "pre-existing conditions" is a real challenge. I agree we need to watch this area closely and it remains an increasing concern especially as you factor in genetic testing.Nick van Terheyden, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01270535756215052927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047155484025790084.post-59511407789186967502009-06-17T20:16:16.688-04:002009-06-17T20:16:16.688-04:00Are emr's really better for the patient? If yo...Are emr's really better for the patient? If you go to the hospital and the genius attending attributes your symptoms to anxiety, then every Doc you go to in the future will see that and dismiss your symptoms as anxiety related. Chest pain?....well he has a history of anxiety......<br />Also, when companies figure out a way to pay for this info...legal or not...then it will be used to discriminate against you. Bank loan?....wait a minute he has a history of cancer....life insurance?....same thing. Job interview?....don't want her, she had a breast lump removed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com