Review:
Electronic Health Record (ehr) Systems
overall review score: 4.5
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Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems are digital versions of patients' paper charts that contain real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users.
Key Features
- Real-time access to patient data
- Improved patient care coordination
- Integration of medical records from different providers
- Enhanced patient safety and privacy
Pros
- Reduces errors and duplication in medical records
- Improves communication among healthcare providers
- Increases efficiency in healthcare delivery
Cons
- Initial implementation costs can be high
- Training staff on new systems may be time-consuming