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The need for mandatory clinical recording standards

Janis L Huston
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmedicine.4-3-255
Clin Med May 2004
Janis L Huston
Southeast London Strategic Health Authority
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Abstract

Current health information initiatives and targets set by the UK government have brought about a flurry of activity in the National Health Service to try to reach those targets. One target is to implement an electronic patient record system as a replacement for the present paper-based system of record keeping. However, this will not be an easy task; simply introducing information technology into an already chaotic system will only compound existing problems. This article highlights the gaps that must be filled before an electronic record system can be effectively implemented. The two major elements that are missing are mandatory clinical recording standards and a profession that is responsible for monitoring and enforcing those standards. Some examples of relevant standards for clinical recording are provided and the role of a health information management profession is described.

  • clinical recording
  • documentation requirements
  • electronic patient record
  • health information management
  • health record content
  • medical record standards
  • © 2004 Royal College of Physicians
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Janis L Huston
Clinical Medicine May 2004, 4 (3) 255-257; DOI: 10.7861/clinmedicine.4-3-255

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