Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
by jessica hawkes
what is EMR?
It is a digital new version way of a paper chart. It contains a more better way on keeping up with patient's medical history from a previews appointment. An EMRis mostly used by providers for diagnosis and treatment.
things to know:
An EMR is more beneficial than paper records because it allows providers to:
- Track data over time
- Identify patients who are due for preventive visits and screenings
- Monitor how patients measure up to certain parameters, such as vaccinations and blood pressure readings
- Improve overall quality of care in a practice
The information stored in EMRs is not easily shared with providers outside of a practice. A patient’s record might even have to be printed out and delivered by mail to specialists and other members of the care team