17,195
edits
Changes
no edit summary
[[File:Stethoscope and Paperwork.jpg|400px|thumb|right|''"My favorite part: hole-punching all of this"'']] A '''paper chart''' is a revolutionary alternative to the [[EHR]], which uses three simple elements: a blinderbinder, paper, and dividers.
'''History'''
----
The '''paper chart''' was invented by New York-based internist Brent Shelby who was fed up with [[EHR]].<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/07/electronic-health-record/ Hospital’s Electronic Health Record to Be Replaced by New, Efficient “Paper Chart” System(Gomerblog)]</ref>
'''Advantages'''
----
The '''paper chart''' is easy to use, which is why hospital administrators disapprove. Instead of logging in medical providers can simply open the binder. They can search for certain forms or [[Prior Authorization|documents ]] by finding simple dividers labelled as "Notes" or "Consents." Ordering involves writing a simple order and then flagging it, as opposed to clicking through at least 49 drug reaction screens before the computer shuts down for an [[IT]] upgrade.
'''Disadvantages'''
----
Because there is only one physical '''paper chart,''' there may be the occasional fight over the chart if more than two providers need it at a given time. These fights can be settled in any of a number of ways: fighting at the flagpole, challenging to a duel, or even joustingdressing up in armor to engage in a joust. Another disadvantage involves copy and paste, which would actually involve the actual photocopying and glueing of documents.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2014/10/hospitalist-2/ Hospitalist Abusing Copy and Paste in Paper Charts(Gomerblog)]</ref> Finally, one cannot underscore the biggest risk of using '''paper charts''': [[Paper CutsCut|paper cuts]].