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Monday, July 24, 2006
  Tragic proof of need
As Webmaster for HonestMED, I had an unfortunate experience to prove the need for electronic medical records. A friend of mine, Bob N., had a heart attack while attending our morning coffee club over the weekend. Another friend performed CPR, while others called 911, and Bob was taken away in an ambulance. Unfortunately, Bob N. had neither his wallet nor keys on him, and he was unconscious subsequent to the heart attack. Nobody knew how to contact his relatives, nor did anyone know his medical history. He was admitted to the hospital as a "John Doe," and even after learning his identity, the hospital was unable to learn abou relatives or medical info. Bob N. underwent surgery, which seems successful, but he remains unconscious, and doctors are being very conservative in treating him. This situation is an extreme example, but certainly confirms the need for an electronic medical record in case of emergency. In addition, even though it has been made known that Bob had knee replacement surgery locally several years ago, nobody has been able to get medical information from local doctors or hospitals; another problem which shouldn't be occurring. Which only convince us at HonestMED that our electronic medical records project is of vital importance and should be completed as soon as possible.

--Phil Taylor, Webmaster
HonestMED
 
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