Copy Tools in the Electronic Health Record: Perceptions, Implications, and Future Directions

Some respondents noted feeling both internal and external pressures that influenced when and how they use CP/CF. Respondents noted that they value EHR copying tools for efficiency purposes, but they also understand the risks involved. This tension may lead to moral angst or moral injury. They offered numerous suggestions for lowering the risk, especially by improving the documentation capabilities of the EHR through artificial intelligence. Future research should investigate both technical and educational solutions to relieve the documentation burden and moral angst they are experiencing.