Electronic Health Record

Starting with an accessible primer, this book introduces the reader to the tools and methodology of Structured Systems Analysis as well as the nuances of the Medications domain. The first part of the book proceeds with a top-down decomposition along two main paths: Workflows: Context and Data Flow Diagrams, Processes, Activities Data: Conceptual / Logical models, Entity-relationship-diagrams Structured systems analysis methodology and tools are applied to: Electronic Prescription Computerized Physician Order Entry Drug dispensation Medication Administration Clinical Decision Support The book completes a comprehensive view of the EHR/EMR with dedicated chapters on: User Interface considerations (Input) Reporting requirements (Output) Standards and Vocabularies for Meaningful Use (Interoperability) Assuming the reader has no previous clinical and/or informatics knowledge, the author uses easily accessible language and clear explanations. With over 170 figures, 100 review questions and answers – the book is a great companion to Healthcare IT professionals as well as clinical informatics students.

Author Biography

Alexander Scarlat, MD is board certified in Anesthesiology. He has practiced medicine for 18 years and holds a degree in Computer Sciences. Dr. Scarlat has a strong background in healthcare informatics, working for more than two decades with vendors in electronic health records R&D and with hospitals implementing healthcare information technology. Fluent in both medical and IT languages, he is a knowledgeable and experienced liaison between clinicians and IT specialists.