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. 1999 Nov;83(11):1264–1267. doi: 10.1136/bjo.83.11.1264

Figure 1  .

Figure 1  

(A) The conventional flow of patient information. Data are recorded in the paper notes, which may then be converted into electronic form for computer analysis, such as audit. (B) Direct data entry by the doctor improves accuracy and data ownership, but must not be at the expense of extra work and data duplication. (C) Arranging for the computer to produce a paper copy achieves the benefits of direct data entry without the disadvantages of duplication.