Portola CA Optometrist Dr Mark Mitchell Celebrates 3 years of using Electronic Medical Records

PORTOLA, Calif. - April 23, 2014 - PRLog -- Electronic medical records, also known as electronic health records (EHRs), are a part of how Dr. Mitchell's office has conducted its daily operations for the last 3 years. Portola California optometrist Dr. Mark Mitchell believes in the importance of utilizing modern technology for improved efficiency, including how his eye center maintains its patient records. Dr. Mark Mitchell has seen over the last 3 years that using electronic records, not only are errors reduced, but it helps Dr. Mark Mitchell in the diagnosis of eye conditions, and  helps to improve  patient treatment.
“We always try to be ahead of the curve in our two offices, and we are proud to have been early adopters of this technology. Our system has allowed us to take better care of our patients since I can access each patient's medical information no matter where I am,” says Dr. Mark Mitchell.
Contrary to popular belief, using electronic medical records in Portola, CA doesn’t just enable the optometrist to transmit and maintain information, but use it in his diagnosis and treatment plans as well. Portola, CA Optometrist Dr. Mark Mitchell can extract data in the patient’s record and combine that with advanced computer technology to analyze the data. These records show a list of allergies and medications used by the patient as well, and can check digitally for any issues or conflicts when Dr. Mitchell is diagnosing or prescribing medications or treatments. This is yet another way both the patient and the optometrist benefit through the use of electronic medical records.
There are many reasons why a new patient should visit Dr. Mark Mitchell's office for eye care and exams, aside from the fact that Dr. Mark Mitchell is an experienced optometrist. Since the eye center uses electronic medical records, patients can feel comfortable knowing errors are minimized and their safety is better protected. If you want to see an optometrist using these digitized records, contact optometrist Dr. Mark Mitchell in Portola, CA.
Read more about electronic medical records offered by Portola, CA Optometrist Dr. Mark Mitchell by visiting www.plumaseyecare.com or schedule an appointment with Dr. Mark Mitchell at 530-832-0202