Researchers Uncover Hundreds of Emojis in Patient Records

Jan. 14, 2026
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A University of Michigan study analyzing more than 218 million electronic health record notes takes a closer look at how emojis are beginning to appear in digital health communication. The research examines their use in clinician-to-patient messages through patient portals and raises questions about tone, professionalism, and generational expectations in modern medical care. Read the full article to learn how communication norms are evolving in health care settings.

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