Medical Records

Scope
This guide will help the user to locate resources related to medical records. If you would like additional assistance please ask the reference librarian.

Books and Audiovisual Resources
Use the Moraine Park Catalog to locate books, e-books, and audiovisual materials on this subject.
Suggested search terms:
Medical records
Medical records - management
Medical records - standards - United States
Medical transcription
Forms and records control - methods
Information management
HIPAA

Periodical Articles:
Use the databases listed below to find journal, newspaper articles related to the field of medical records. Us the search terms listed above for finding books and AV material can also be used to find articles.
EBSCOhost
WilsonWeb
Facts on File
Health Reference Center - Academic
General Business File ASAP

Internet Sites

Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
This site describes the working conditions, training, and potential earnings for medical records and health information technicians.

American Health Information Management Association
http://www.ahima.org/
Visitors to this site will find information on jobs, professional development, and other resources related to health information management.

Medical Record Privacy
http://www.epic.org/privacy/medical/#overview
The Electronic Privacy Information Center has produced this page that provides a wealth of information on the subject of privacy and medical records. In addition to news stories there are links to state and federal laws, consumer advice, and a list of court cases dealing with medical records.

Electronic Medical Records: The FPM Vendor Survey
http://www.aafp.org/fpm/20010100/45elec.html
This survey originally appeared in January 2001. The survey covered 23 conventional systems and five internet-based products.