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“Consequently, the jails are chaotic settings where large quantities of information are gathered and care is delivered, and where taking a comprehensive and holistic approach to care is difficult. Without an EHR, it is extremely difficult to pull together sufficient details to detect vulnerability among patients who are subject to abuse or neglect, or to identify those with special needs and to act in a manner to quickly protect them,” the report says.

Read more: http://medcitynews.com/2014/08/study-ehrs-jail-setting-improve-coordination-human-rights-issues/#ixzz39omrh69iKeyboard-Health-medium