The Liver Meeting 2019-Personalizing Longitudinal Care of Patients with Cirrhosis

Personalizing Longitudinal Care of Patients with Cirrhosis

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In the video transcript, the speaker discusses utilizing electronic medical records (EMR) in the care of patients with cirrhosis. They emphasize the importance of early identification of cirrhosis through EMR algorithms and tools, as underdiagnosis can lead to severe consequences. The speaker shares a quality improvement project at a VA hospital where EMR was used to identify and link cirrhosis patients to liver care, improving patient outcomes. They also discuss how EMR can be used for risk stratification, prognosis, and order sets in managing cirrhosis. Additionally, the speaker explores the role of telemedicine in enhancing care delivery for patients with cirrhosis, highlighting teleconsultation and telemonitoring programs. Despite challenges such as reimbursement issues, telemedicine shows promise in improving patient outcomes and access to care. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the potential of EMR and telemedicine to revolutionize long-term care for patients with cirrhosis.

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Presenter: Fasiha Kanwal

Keywords

electronic medical records

cirrhosis patients

EMR algorithms

telemedicine

patient outcomes