Patient safety incidents associated with EMR use: Results of a national survey of Swiss physicians

Objectives Electronic medical records (EMRs) are increasingly recognized as a contributing factor to patient safety incidents. Clinicians’ experiences can reveal EMR-related risks that may otherwise go unnoticed. This study explores EMR-related patient safety incidents reported by physicians across diverse care settings, institutions, and EMR products. Methods A national sample of Swiss physicians was surveyed online and asked whether they had experienced a patient safety incident related to EMR