1) The document discusses the adoption of electronic medical records (EMRs) and information technology in psychiatry. While EMRs provide benefits like accurate record keeping and data analysis, psychiatrists have been reluctant to adopt EMRs due to concerns about privacy of sensitive patient information and potential impacts on clinical practice and patient interactions.
2) Features of EMRs like patient portals that allow access to medical records can both help patient engagement but also raise issues for sensitive psychiatric diagnoses. Studies also show that while computers in exam rooms do not generally reduce patient satisfaction, they may disrupt non-verbal communication.
3) The document outlines strategies for psychiatrists to mitigate potential negative impacts of EMRs on patient interactions