Table 2.
Use of computerized referral and laboratory ordering system by whether the primary care practice had adopted EHR or not, years 2006–2010, n=209.
| Computerized system | Combination manual and computerized | Manual system | NA/other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| System to track if consult was requested and consulting physician’s report received | ||||
| Paper-based | 6% (n=7) | 22% (n=26) | 45% (n=52) | 27% (n=31) |
| EHR-based | 10% (n=9) | 43% (n=39) | 22% (n=20) | 25% (n=23) |
| Clinical lab order entry system | ||||
| Paper-based | 8% (n=9) | 21% (n=25) | 70% (n=82) | 1% (n=1) |
| EHR-based | 32% (n=29) | 54% (n=49) | 14% (n=13) | - |
| Clinical lab results system | ||||
| Paper-based | 12% (n=14) | 39% (n=45) | 49% (n=57) | - |
| EHR-based | 30% (n=28) | 63% (n=58) | 7% (n=6) | - |