Allocation of Physician Time in Ambulatory Practice: A Time and Motion Study in 4 Specialties
Dr. Christine Sinsky
Every hour of face-to-face time with patients, physicians spent nearly two additional hours on electronic health record (EHR) tasks and desk work.
Overall, about 49% of a physician’s workday was consumed by EHR/desk activities, compared to about 27% spent on direct patient care.