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Another significant issue involving health information technology is whether or not it improves patient care. One positive effect of HIT is that a physician is able communicate with a patient via computer. (Hersh) A patient, whether being discharged from the hospital or leaving a doctor’s office, can be overwhelmed with information. The use of electronic medical records as a reminder is just one way the medical field can use modern technology to ensure a patient is receiving quality care through something as simple as an email. Quality of health care can also mean a doctor having the capability of seeing your health record as a whole. “The primary means of coordination is often through discussion…about… other services…” (Chapter 7)If a doctor grasps the full picture of a patient’s health then they can give a better diagnosis or prescribe a more fitting drug that ensures a higher quality of care. The more the practitioner knows about a patient the more likely the patient is receiving more accurate care.