Many doctors find computers and typing time-consuming. Which is one reason why EHRs are so slow to catch on:
Basically it takes a doctor less than 5 minutes to find out whats wrong with the patient and now he goes to the computer and is transformed into a white coat wearing secretary who has to spend more that 20 minutes doing clerical busy work. Patients build up, and are waiting longer to be seen, doctors are stressed and unhappy, and there is a communication breakdown. Last week we actually had a few patients walk out after waiting for a few hours. Go technology!
