Paperless charts

[krazyaboutkatz]

Yes, my vets office also does this and I like it because my vet puts in all of the charges. She can charge accordingly and has given me many discounts in the past. One time Sky's annual exam was free.

I'm pretty sure that my doctor's office,which is Kaiser, is also like this. I can make appointments online, send my doctor's e-mails with any questions or concerns,order prescriptions, and view any lab test results. I can also order my pets medications online through my vet's website.

I'm sure that at first you will feel overwhelmed but eventually it won't be as difficult as you think. Things will be more efficient in the long run and medical records should also be easier to share with other doctors if needed. Good luck.

[Marigold2]

Thank you for the encouragment. I do think I will like it once I get the hang of it. It will definitly change the face of medicine once most providers go paperless.

[Karen]

I can see good and bad in this, as paperless records will save trees, keep some errors cause by simple lost papers from happening, and make data easier for doctors to share when necessary.

I just worry that once the records are all on the computer, it would lead to a severe lack of privacy once the inevitable hacker gets in, and posts medical records on the Internet.

[Marigold2]

My worry as well but that is progress and it is not stopping for anyone.