Medical Records Would Be Shared; County Network Would Help Emergency Physicians, Officials Say

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The goal of building a system for securely exchanging patients' medical information throughout Milwaukee County soon will take a small step forward.

The Emergency Department Linking Project - a system to provide emergency physicians with information such as a patient's most recent medical tests and his or her prescriptions - was formally announced Wednesday.

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Medical Records Would Be Shared; County Network Would Help Emergency Physicians, Officials Say

Doctors often have no information on patients when they arrive at a hospital emergency department. The hope is that quick access to even limited information will help doctors make better decisions and avoid orde...

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