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research team to attend to their needs and guide them through their treatment journey .
Clinical research in a community setting provides the best of both clinical research and community-based medicine ; that is , opportunities to access the most cuttingedge therapeutics while maintaining the convenience of allowing patients to remain close to their homes , families , and larger support networks in the process .
Automation frees up staff to take on new tasks A key aspect of the practice ’ s approach to technology is the use of electronic medical records ( EMRs ), which all clinicians use to store patient clinical information . The practice uses Flatiron ’ s OncoEMR , which is flexible for oncology and has all the different pieces of information needed for the treatment of various diseases .
“ All clinicians use electronic health records applications to store clinical information for patients . Oncology-focused EMRs like Flatiron ’ s OncoEMR are used by more than half of private practices ,” says Riley . “ OncoEMR provides flexibility for oncology and has all the different pieces of oncology , as it ’ s not just one organ , and there are different treatments for different diseases .”
OncoEMR helps relieve daily pressure for oncologists and care teams through intuitive workflows , accessible data , and by automating tasks . This frees up staff so they can do their best work . NYCBS also uses Flatiron ’ s research tools , including OncoTrials and the OncoEMR Research Tab , to support research operations . Powered by clinical data and machine learning algorithms , these tools help research-focused practices like NYCBS integrate research into everyday care and reduce the operational burdens of running clinical trials . These tools also help by
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