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Donald F. Kent, MD
Summit, NJ

JAMA. 1975;231(7):701.

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To the Editor.—

While reluctant to add fuel to the controversial fire of the advantages of the Weed system's problem-oriented medical record, I cannot let a misconception of the method persist unanswered. I still hear remarks of how more time is required to implement the system, and Dr. Waisbren's letter (230:38, 1974) is about the same complaint.

Speaking from the vantage point of one who has made the change to the problem-oriented medical record and thus knows firsthand the advantages and disadvantages of both systems, I can unequivocally state that the Weed system definitely does not require more doctor time in its daily use.

I shall not enumerate the many advantages of the Weed method for both the practicing physician and his patients. These points have been made elsewhere.

What about start-up time, or the problem of making the switch and the time spent in filling out all "those forms"? . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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