Canadian Medical Association Electronic Records

CMPA - Electronic records handbook

https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/advice-publications/handbooks/electronic-records-handbook

Implementing and using EMRs and EHRs (eRecords) can raise a number of technological issues and medico-legal risks. Physicians should learn about applicable legislation, …

Canadian Medical Association | CMA

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Access national crisis lines and provincial/territorial physician health programs for physicians, medical learners and their immediate families to support health and …

A national electronic health record for primary care | CMAJ

https://www.cmaj.ca/content/191/2/E28

The US Department of Veterans Affairs implemented a national electronic health record in 1999, and the availability of needed records during clinical encounters …

Rights and responsibilities of users of electronic health …

https://www.cmaj.ca/content/184/13/1479

Electronic health records fundamentally change the way clinicians coordinate their work activities, communicate and collaborate to deliver high-quality, safe …

Protecting patient health information in electronic records

https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/advice-publications/browse-articles/2013/protecting-patient-health-information-in-electronic-records

Electronic Records Handbook - CMPA

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Electronic Records Handbook - CMPA

Physician-patient | Documentation and …

https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/education-events/good-practices/physician-patient/documentation-and-record-keeping

Introduction. Whether in written or electronic form, medical records are central to patient care and safety. Clear and legible records satisfy legal, professional, institutional, and ethical obligations. The …

CMPA - Managing access to electronic health records

https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/en/advice-publications/browse-articles/2013/managing-access-to-electronic-health-records

One of the most attractive features of electronic health records (EHR) is ease of access. At the stroke of a key, physicians and other healthcare providers can access a patient's …

CPSO - Medical Records Management

https://www.cpso.on.ca/Physicians/Policies-Guidance/Policies/Medical-Records-Management

Physicians must ensure medical records are retained for a minimum of the following time periods 28 : Adult patients: 10 years from the date of the last entry in the record. Patients …

Physician Data Centre | CMA - Canadian Medical …

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Physician Data Centre. The CMA conducts research to support a vibrant medical profession and a healthy population. The information generated from our survey data helps health …