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. 2017 Dec 14;8(4):1153–1158. doi: 10.4338/ACI-17-0057-RA

Table 2. Examples of advantages/disadvantages and facilitators/barriers of screen-sharing.

Structural Patient based Physician based Interactional
Advantages/Disadvantages None Advantage
Patients can double check accuracy of medication list
Disadvantage
Patients may feel distressed about seeing results
Advantage
Residents can synthesize information from several doctors
Disadvantage
Takes more time
Advantage
Residents can educate patients about health trends
Disadvantage
Difficult to explain why sensitive information is written in the record
Facilitators/Barriers Facilitators
Room layout; computer screens that swivel
Barriers
Slow computers
Facilitators
Having a family member present who wanted to see information on the screen
Barriers
Patients with poor vision
Facilitators
Resident skills at navigating EHR
Barriers
Not having enough time
None

Abbreviation: EHR, electronic health record.