Patient Attitudes toward the Use of the Electronic Medical Record in an Acute Psychiatric Unit

Abstract

Background: The increasing use of the electronic medical record (EMR) has been promoted to enhance communication between health care professionals and medical settings. A common criticism, however, has been the EMR's effect upon the doctor-patient relationship and patient satisfaction. Current literature on such effects of the EMR has primarily involved the outpatient setting. This study instead surveys patient attitudes toward the use of the EMR in an acute, inpatient psychiatric setting.