The Doctors Company: Top Technology and Design Issues Involved in EHR-Related Claims

1. EHR/technology failure: 12%
2. Lack of or failure of EHR alert or alarm: 7%
3. Fragmented record: 6%
4. Failure/lack of electronic routing data: 5%
5. Insufficient scope/area for documentation in EHR: 4%
6. Lack of integration/incompatible systems: 2%
7. Other: 14%

Notes: "Electronic Health Records Continue to Lead to Medical Malpractice Suits," an analysis 216 claims closed from 2010 to 2018, in which EHRs contributed to injury.
Source: The Doctor's Company
Source URL: https://www.thedoctors.com/articles/electronic-health-record...

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