EHRs must change for the better

Perhaps reorganizing from SOAP to APSO notes is one solution. 6 Use team-based documentation for parts of the patients' story, family history and health maintenance. In the spirit of positivity, I will offer my own list of things for which I am grateful in regard to the EHR. * I do not have to write out prescriptions anymore. * the EHR can make me aware of potential drug-drug interactions or duplicate scripts. * I have the notes available to me from specialists and others to better care for my patients. * I have an IT team that can help trouble-shoot computer issues. * I can access the charts remotely when needed. * Patients can have ready access to their records. The EHR can become that indispensable tool that fulfills its promise to improve patient care and safety and reduce the time burden on clinicians.