It’s time to change our documentation philosophy: writing better neurology notes without the burnout

Rodríguez-Fernández, Jorge M. and Loeb, Jeffrey A. and Hier, Daniel B. (2022) It’s time to change our documentation philosophy: writing better neurology notes without the burnout. Frontiers in Digital Health, 4. ISSN 2673-253X

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Abstract

Succinct clinical documentation is vital to effective twenty-first-century healthcare. Recent changes in outpatient and inpatient evaluation and management (E/M) guidelines have allowed neurology practices to make changes that reduce the documentation burden and enhance clinical note usability. Despite favorable changes in E/M guidelines, some neurology practices have not moved quickly to change their documentation philosophy. We argue in favor of changes in the design, structure, and implementation of clinical notes that make them shorter yet still information-rich. A move from physician-centric to team documentation can reduce work for physicians. Changing the documentation philosophy from “bigger is better” to “short but sweet” can reduce the documentation burden, streamline the writing and reading of clinical notes, and enhance their utility for medical decision-making, patient education, medical education, and clinical research. We believe that these changes can favorably affect physician well-being without adversely affecting reimbursement.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Journal Eprints > Multidisciplinary
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 15 Feb 2023 07:08
Last Modified: 12 Jul 2024 09:34
URI: http://repository.journal4submission.com/id/eprint/793

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