2019
DOI: 10.22230/cjc.2019v44n1a2961
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Tactics for Constructing Visions about Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Abstract: Background Many qualitative studies focus on the ways healthcare technologies affect situated practices. Although these studies are undeniably important, it is equally important to pay attention to visions about these technologies. This article investigates the media discourse surrounding electronic health record (EHR) initiatives in Northm America.Analysis Drawing upon Bruno Latour’s (1987) framework for analyzing the process of constructing scientific facts, this article examines the tactics through which me… Show more

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“…Recent studies indicate that digital solutions are often immersed in an uncritical discourse, with expectations that technology and digitalisation will reduce costs and expenses. 18 , 19 Frequently, these expectations are ‘over-optimistic’ 20 and, according to Dahl, 19 are properly grounded in a fear of the care crisis in the Nordic welfare states, where demographic changes and lack of personnel threaten municipal healthcare. Kovalainen 18 argues that care is commodified, leading to a production logic within care work.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Recent studies indicate that digital solutions are often immersed in an uncritical discourse, with expectations that technology and digitalisation will reduce costs and expenses. 18 , 19 Frequently, these expectations are ‘over-optimistic’ 20 and, according to Dahl, 19 are properly grounded in a fear of the care crisis in the Nordic welfare states, where demographic changes and lack of personnel threaten municipal healthcare. Kovalainen 18 argues that care is commodified, leading to a production logic within care work.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%