Development and implementation of a fully paperless cardiology information system (EPD-Vision)

Starting February 2006, the departments Cardiology and Thoracic Surgery of the Leiden University Medical Center use a self-developed electronic patient record system: "EPD-Vision". EPD-Vision offers a complete replacement of the patient chart on paper. EPD-Vision provides an overview of al...

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Published in:	2006 Computers in Cardiology pp. 849 - 852
Main Authors:	van der Velde, E.T., Atsma, D.E., Schalij, M.J., Witteman, T.A., Foeken, H., de Bruijn, F.D.B.
Format:	Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	IEEE 01-09-2006
Subjects:	Biomedical imaging Cardiology Echocardiography Electrocardiography Information systems Internet Medical services Medical treatment Pacemakers Surgery
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Summary:	Starting February 2006, the departments Cardiology and Thoracic Surgery of the Leiden University Medical Center use a self-developed electronic patient record system: "EPD-Vision". EPD-Vision offers a complete replacement of the patient chart on paper. EPD-Vision provides an overview of all patient information at every moment and at any location. Patient information in other systems is directly available in EPD-Vision (ECG's, echocardiography and cathlab images and data, lab data). The use of EPD-Vision has resulted in a significant improvement in the quality of care for cardiac patients. Substantial savings have been realized in the secretary staff. Various new modules of EPD-Vision are under development, such order management and an on-line appointment system. With the latter, patients can make appointments (e.g. for the outpatient clinic and pacemaker follow-up) through Internet. Also, parts of EPD-Vision will be available via Internet for patients and professionals.
ISBN:	1424425328 9781424425327
ISSN:	0276-6574 2325-8853