Cognitive performance-altering effects of electronic medical records: an application of the human factors paradigm for patient safety.

Richard J. Holden

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Cognitive performance-altering effects of electronic medical records: an application of the human factors paradigm for patient safety.

January 30, 2005

Holden RJ. Cogn Technol Work. 2011;13(1):11-29.

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This study describes the impact of electronic health records on cognitive performance, illustrating both desirable and undesirable implications for patient safety.

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