The presence of computers-especially desktops-takes significant time and attention away
from patients during medical visits. As a result, patients may feel disengaged and …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of exam-room computers on communication between
clinicians and patients. DESIGN AND METHODS: Longitudinal, qualitative study using video …

Background The use of electronic medical records can improve the technical quality of care,
but requires a computer in the exam room. This could adversely affect interpersonal aspects …

PURPOSE: The use of a computer during general/family practice consultations is on the rise
across the world, yet little is known about the effect the use of a computer may have on the …

OBJECTIVE To assess whether computer use by physicians during the patient-physician
encounter influences patient satisfaction in a family medicine teaching centre. DESIGN …

Objective Studies of the doctor–patient relationship have focused on the elaboration of
power and/or authority using a range of techniques to study the encounter between doctor …

Background With the introduction of KP HealthConnect programwide, use of computers in
the exam room could have a significant impact on the care experience. The Care …

Objective Patient-clinician communication has been associated with increased patient
satisfaction, trust in the clinician, adherence to prescribed therapy, and various health …

OBJECTIVES: Within the context of medical care there is no greater reflection of the
information revolution than the electronic medical record (EMR). Current estimates suggest …

OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS When comparing a typical exam room layout to the
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA's) new exam room design, with respect to the exam room …