Dr. Khan wrote that when used efficiently, health information technology can address vital parts of patient safety concerns, including:
1. Giving proper diagnosis
With access to digital health storage, physicians can have their patients’ medical history close at hand, giving them better insight on how to diagnose and care for their patients.
2. Patient risk
EHRs can compile data and turn it into predictive models that can assess a patient’s risks. This can help improve patient health outcomes and prevent future health problems, Dr. Khan wrote.
3. Assuring compliance
HIT tools can help digitize approved workflows and care pathways, which can ensure hospitals are providing care that is compliant with safety guidelines.
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