Introduction
More than 900,000 practicing physicians in the United States are required to document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed.
Module 1: Medical Scribe Profession
The primary duty of a medical scribe is to accompany the physician into the exam room and free the physician from data entry.
Job Outlook
The number of scribes has greatly increased in the past few years as a result of the federal government mandating providers to adopt electronic health records.
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Importance of Medical Records
Medical records have several purposes, and the importance of the documentation in medical records cannot be overemphasized.
Who Uses Medical Records
Because all these groups use medical reports, it's vital to make sure that reports are neat, accurate, complete, and well-organized.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Personal Qualities
Personal Qualities
Professional Appearance
Professional appearance in healthcare is very important.
Ethical Behavior
No discussion about personal qualities is complete without mentioning ethics.