Harms of the Electronic Medical Record

There is a classic saying in Chicago, “There is no bad weather, just poorly chosen outfits.” I am sure this is a saying everywhere.1 Recently, “It’s not the EMR (electronic medical record) that is bad, it is how we use it” has been echoing in my mind. Why? Maybe it is because I recently listened to the Acquired podcast episode about Epic. (I finish that podcast in awe of every company they cover). Maybe it is because of my chronic contrarianism, my need to disagree with people who say things I reflexively agree with.