How patients can improve the accuracy of their medical records.

Prashila Dullabh; Norman Sondheimer; Ethan Katsh; Michael A Evans

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How patients can improve the accuracy of their medical records.

November 5, 2014

Dullabh P, Sondheimer N, Katsh E, et al. eGEMs (Generating Evidence & Methods to improve patient outcomes). 2014;2(3).

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This study offered patients the opportunity to provide feedback on electronic medication lists. Pharmacist review resulted in accepting the patients' suggested change to the medication list in nearly two-thirds of cases. These findings underscore the need to engage patients in their care using electronic tools and a team-based provider workflow.

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