The following has been sent through from Epocrates:

Epocrates, Inc., and Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc., today announced the results of the second annual Future Physicians of America survey, which explores the opinions of more than 1,000 medical students across the U.S. about a range of issues, including the role technology plays in medical practice today and in the future.

Below are some highlights from this year’s Future Physicians of America survey results:
• 44% strongly feel that the use of clinical reference information on their mobile devices, such as personal digital assistants or smartphones, gives them an advantage over their classmates
• Over 60% believe EMR adoption will be driven by younger physicians making practice decisions
• 70% of students anticipate EMRs will be fully implemented within five to 10 years
• 42% believe EMRs could have the greatest impact on reducing errors
• 88% report using an EMR system, and the majority believes EMRs can enhance the quality of patient care

Link to Full Press Release

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