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In this issue December 2015

The use of Anesthesia Information Management Systems and Electronic Medical Records is increasing. Their primary goal is to increase patient safety, but they have many other potential advantages. This special interest article by Anderson and Merry provides an excellent summary of their role, benefit and potential pitfalls. This is a must read for any anesthetists about to be faced with such a system, or for those querying why their hospital has already taken this path.