We've extolled the benefits of chiropractic EHR extensively on this blog, but what can be more effective in communicating these aspects than the insight of medical practitioners who have made the switch themselves? After all, it is one thing to be told that introducing EHR software to your practice can improve note-taking and make other administrative duties more efficient, but it is quite another to hear such feedback from the men and women who rely on this technology each day.

In a recent panel discussion hosted by PTProductsOnline for the September/October edition of its SOAP Notes publication, a group of physical therapists weighed in on how EHR adoption has affected their clinical note-taking. 

"Since going to the EMR system, it has assured that all notes are completed within a short time of the patient being treated, usually within a few hours, if not immediately after treatment," said physical therapist Vicki Buchanan. She notes that prior to the advent of electronic note-taking programs that actually do not let you move on from a certain screen until all of the necessary information has been filled in, it could take days to get back to a patient's file. 

In addition, both Buchanan and physical therapist Neil Chasan commented on the almost inviting quality of the blank spaces on a screen just asking to be filled, thereby encouraging physicians to go into more detail about the issues raised during an appointment. 

All of the physical therapists on the panel also weighed in on the importance of an EHR provider that enabled physicians to customize their templates, thereby ensuring that the software would be suited to the day-to-day operations of individual practices. This holds just as true for chiropractic office management software, so be sure to address this concern with your provider before making any financial commitment.