The adoption of electronic medical record technology in order to prevent medical errors: a matter for American public policy.

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The adoption of electronic medical record technology in order to prevent medical errors: a matter for American public policy.

June 18, 2008

Crane JN; Crane FG.

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This article proposes that public policy and legislation should compel the use of electronic medical records (EMRs) to improve patient safety.

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