Crotty B, Anselmo M, Clarke D, et al., OpenNotes In Teaching Clinics: A Multi-Site Survey of Residents To Identify Anticipated Attitudes and Guidance For Programs. J Grad Med Educ 2018 Jun; 10(3): 292-300.
Residents at 4 US institutions reported mixed attitudes about the anticipated effects of open clinical notes. Prior to actually sharing notes with patients, some residents perceived open notes would enhance patient education, engagement, and trust and offer unique opportunities in their own education, while residents also worried about personal workload and overwhelming patients. Most residents reported low frequency and quality of preceptor feedback on their notes. While some resident attitudes mirror faculty physician experiences, unique resident concerns merit focused attention and further research.
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