![]() ![]() Recently, The Joint Commission stated that, at a minimum, all scribe-generated orders must be signed by a provider prior to implementation and that organizations must document the competency of scribes for the functions the organization deems appropriate. In spite of the rapid growth and potential benefits of scribes, the healthcare community has generated very little regulation or standardization for scribe training, and researchers haven’t conducted any assessment of scribes’ ability to safely interface with the EHR. ![]() Patient satisfaction can also increase, due to improved physician-patient interactions during office visits. How does this affect the delivery of care? A number of studies suggest that scribes can enhance physician efficiency, improve physician satisfaction, and increase billing in a variety of clinical settings. 3 Reports document scribe use in almost every practice setting and across a wide variety of specialties. 2 Estimates suggest that the number of scribes will grow almost five-fold by 2020 to over 100,000, with one scribe for every nine physicians. According to one survey, nearly 20 percent of physicians now use scribes, with 10 percent planning on hiring scribes in the near future. Though studies have lauded the potential benefits of scribes for nearly 30 years, 1 the number of scribes is rapidly increasing today because of the need to untether the doctor from the EHR. However, in spite of this rapid growth, there is little standardization in training scribes or defining their appropriate function with the EHR. Scribes are now the fastest growing medical field. Medical practices have tried many different solutions to help alleviate the burden, and one of the most common solutions is the adoption of medical scribes. ![]() The widespread adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) has led to a number of unintended consequences-particularly a negative effect on doctor satisfaction and practice workflow. ![]()
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