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Dr. Sophia Kotliar is the director of the Ocean Medical Center Laboratory, where she also serves on the Hackensack Meridian Health EPIC Physician Advisory Council. As an expert on medical clinical informatics and EPIC systems, in particular, Dr. Sophia Kotliar has insight into the importance of electronic medical records in today’s medical establishment. However, some concerns are often raised by patients. A few of the most frequently asked question can be found below.
Q: Why does the digital storage of records matter?
A: One of the main reasons is that it’s a way to keep records safe for an indefinite period. But it also allows very quick and easy access to your records for physicians and other medical practitioners.
Q: Is my information safe when stored in electronic form?
A: Any valuable digital information is at least somewhat vulnerable to attacks. However, the professionals and organizations that manage this information are abundantly incentivized legally and financially to make sure it’s as safe as it can be.
Q: What are the benefits of EMR for me?
A: Doctors can design better treatment plans and coordinate with other professionals faster and easier with EMR. Furthermore, the more information they have, the better and more accurately they can diagnose patients. Finally, it reduces any chances that mistakes will happen during a person's care by consolidating all communications and information in one system.
