I chose #1 as my project because I am very involved in the EMR design and development as part of my job as well as creating clinical decision support. I lack indepth knowledge of genetics and am hopeful to learn more about the HGP and how the future of genetics can impact clnicians decisions and help personalize medicine for patients. This is a very exciting time to be in the informatics field and a project such as this is something we could realize in the very near future. Part of the EMR project will need to be the consideration of adoption by physicians. Will they utilize this knowledge and accept the clinical decision support presented for their patients? If a genetic rich EMR is to be successful and proven, it would require evidence based research to back up the utilization of genetic information. On going research and updates would be needed to continue building new decision support which ultimately could cause denial of treatments to some patients versus offering a totally differnt type of therapy to others. Some questions to consider during the project are: Are physicians ready to break away from a known standard of treatment and try / risk something new? Are patients willing to take the risk? Will the patient have the ability to opt out of such treatment or request it? When do you implement it? How much genetic information is enough to begin a project? If you don't have all the genes identified, is there a risk of omission? Would the computer be blamed for not catching something? The list can go on but we can't let perfection stand in the way of progress. Healthcare is a complex industry and this project will explore the decisions being made to move forward with new ideas and technology.
It is very interesting to see the class dynamics and diversity of backgrounds and knowledge. Developing an EMR that includes genetics seems very doable with the knowledge of fellow classmates and it would be a great opportunity to work on the project as a team versus individual. Do we have this ability or is this project truly an individual effort?
Posted by : Debbie Carter
Hi Debbie,I have also chosen project#1.I lack the indepth knowledge about EMR.I carry theoritical perspective and dont know much about EMR design,design and its appplication.If u could help me in providing a better idea about its usability it would be very kind of you.However I have pretty good knowlwedge about genetics and also have some knowledge about HGP.I would be glad to offer you any advise.
ReplyDeleteAshutosh Singraur
I would be happy to work with you as we create the project for this class. I lack any knowledge of genetics and would love to collaborate on the project.
ReplyDeleteDr. Kahol - is the intent of the projects to research independently or can we work in teams? Is this something we can discuss on Wednesday?
Debbie Carter
Id like to see individual work in this but I do not mind two separate reports with some collaborative portions in it. Remember these projects are supposed to kick start discussions and you are more than welcome to carry them on after the class is over.
ReplyDelete-Kanav