Draw directly on patient photos
Now is the perfect time for you to switch from the traditional paper-based recording methods to EMRs, but with all the options out there, it can be a little overwhelming. For dermatologists, an article in Skin & Allergy News, describe a few key features to look for (read the whole article here):
Smart Stamp technology
• Anatomic drawing templates rather than typed, lengthy descriptions of anatomic locations – with full anterior and posterior views along with a close-up of the face (with anterior and lateral views), hands (with dorsal and palmar views), feet (with dorsal and plantar views), and the ear.
•Easy and accurate accessibility to biopsy results. For private dermatologists who outsource biopsies to stand-alone companies, an EMR system that provides results electronically is of great benefit.
3D EMR images
• The ability to upload, de-identify, annotate, and attach clinical images to a patient’s record, with accessibility to the images by any physician at the institution. For specialists not in the same center, the ability to print or securely e-mail the images and annotated anatomic templates also would be helpful for correctly identifying sites of interest and for aiding in diagnosis.
• The ability to include information about distinct data, such as skin cancer type, location, size, pathology reports, date of biopsy, number of layers, and closure types. A system that collects and incorporates this data into the patient’s medical record is integral to practice efficiency.
Not only will choosing the right EMR system make the transition from paper as smooth as possible, it will increase efficiency as well, allowing dermatologists to spend less time on paperwork and more time with patients. NexTech’s dermatology-specific EMR has all these features and more! You can find more information about our software here and to request a demo, click here.