1. Medical Database By: Emily Michels Ben Pruitt November 27, 2006

2. National Health Care National health care policies, including the price of health care, continue to be a huge part of our national agenda. One major topic of concern is whether or not we should institute a national computer database of all of our medical records

3. In 2004, President George W. Bush set a national goal for most Americans to have an electronic health record within a decade, or by 2014. http://www.cms.hhs.gov/EHealthRecords/

4. More and more physicians offices are implementing new systems which convert their old paper medical records to electronic form This shift from paper to electronic medical records has sparked a debate over the possible risks such as violation of personal privacy and discrimination versus the obvious benefits

5. Shifting from paper to medical records will increase the efficiency and productivity of medical facilities, will enhance medical research, and will also save both patients and physician’s offices time and money $$$

6. What are Electronic Medical Records??? (“EMRs”)

7. What are the benefits? Increases efficiency Increases productivity Improved accuracy of interpreting records Excellent organization Improved/effective billing Significant savings on space and facility costs Convenience for patients and physicians

8. Testimonials http://www.companion technologies.com/http://www.companion technologies.com/ Robert Waterhouse, MD, Piedmont Urology Karen Radley, MD, Price Family Medicine

9. Where can you find electronic medical record programs?

10. Sources on the Web Companion Technologies http://www.companiontechnologies.com/electronic _medical_records_emr/ Spring Charts Electronic Health Records http://www.springmedical.com/ Electronic Medical Records http://www.electronicmedicalrecordsguide.com

11. More sources… E-MDs. http://www.e-mds.com Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise. http://www.ihe.net/

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13. Imagine…

14. Quick Questions When was the last time you went to any type of medical services?When was the last time you went to any type of medical services? Who was present at this time?Who was present at this time? How much personal information did you reveal during this time?How much personal information did you reveal during this time? How many people do you feel have access to that information?How many people do you feel have access to that information? Safe?Safe?

15. Just Imagine…. Feeling a little under the weather.

16. Doctor runs a routine check and gives the results to the nurse.

17. The visit turned out to be not so bad with your sickness only needing an antibiotic, and you got to see the nurse who has been a friend of your family for years.

18. BUT WAIT…

19. Quick Facts In 2000, 91% oppose creating a national medical database and assigning medical identification numbers. As of 2005, 27% are willing to release their personal medical information to drug companies only. Also, 14% believe that their medical information has been released improperly by physicians. By estimation, one million people are living in the United States with HIV/AIDS…How many people do you believe are having trouble hiding it?