Abstract
Electronic health records (EHRs) are a cost-saving and environmentally friendly means for documenting patient care and improving patient safety, quality, and evidence-based practice. Standardized clinical classification systems and terminologies are essential ingredients of the EHR. Their selection must be driven by a clear understanding of requirements for their use and application. This article describes the principle uses of clinical information and motives for consistency in practice, and provides a distinction between classification systems and reference terminologies for clinical settings
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 321-326 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Urologic nursing : official journal of the American Urological Association Allied |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |