Our EMR vision: Part of Patients First
Just as advocacy for a quality system is an essential role for our physician members, the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) has a responsibility to advocate for what physicians collectively need to put Patients First.
The health care system gets better when all parties show leadership and make progress together.
- EMRs advance Patients First and Value for Patients.
- When used to full potential, EMRs can offer significant benefits at the point of care.
- The value of an EMR to an individual physician depends on how well it generates clinical value and supports business processes.
- The AMA believes that information-sharing capabilities must acknowledge that the compassion, trust and respect between the patient and the physician are cornerstones of the health care system.
- The most important role physicians play is helping patients to be as healthy as possible. Fully functioning EMRs can increase efficiency and effectiveness in delivering care.