A patient record locator is a computer service that allows doctors and nurses to obtain a
patient’s electronic
health records including electronic
medical records, ambulatory medical record and prescription data. Accessing all of this data
easily allows physicians to give their patients quicker and higher-quality care.
This was last updated in April 2012
Email Alerts
Register now to receive SearchHealthIT.com-related news, tips and more, delivered to your inbox.
By submitting you agree to receive email from TechTarget and its partners. If you reside outside of the United States, you consent to having your personal data transferred to and processed in the United States.
Privacy
Dig Deeper
-
While some medical specialists reap the benefits of a customized EHR platform, others are stuck with systems that don't fulfill their clinical needs. Learn how to avoid that fate.
-
Six years of American Academy of Family Physician surveys show that physicians know what they want from EHR software and won't hesitate to change if they don't like what they see.
-
A CPOE system eliminates the need to place orders for tests and prescriptions on paper. But the learning curve, and the cost, can be high. This guide explains the basics of CPOE.
-
People who read this also read...