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University of California, Los Angeles
VA Greater Los Angeles
Internal Medicine
Training Program
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Information Technology
The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System has one of the most advanced Windows-based computer documentation systems in the United States. All clinical encounters are documented by an electronic progress note, thereby making notes, consults, and discharge summaries readily accessible in any area of the hospital.  Additional patient data on the computers include: all pharmacy information, laboratory data, pathology reports, radiology and nuclear imaging reports, operative procedure notes, and all procedure reports, including cardiac catheterizations, echocardiograms, ETT, endoscopies, and PFTs.
In addition, there are special high-resolution terminals in all patient care areas where all radiology studies can be viewed. Radiologic studies become available for viewing on these terminals immediately after the images have been taken. The addition of these terminals to the ward floors and other clinical areas has made patient care infinitely more efficient and convenient.
The computer system also provides another great convenience: instant access to reference materials. Every computer within the hospital can access the Internet. Available references include Harrison’s Online, UpToDate, Best Evidence (ACP Journal Club), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Ovid Medline. Complete journal articles from nearly all major journals are available on-line for review and printing.
Below is a sample patient in CPRS:
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