MedicineComputer Science

J. Alpert

2016.4.1Digital Medicine

DOI: 10.4103/2226-8561.189504

tlooto Summary

The electronic medical record (EMR) system is reviewed with respect to goals, utilization, advantages compared with hand written records, as well as problems and/or disadvantages of the EMR system.

Abstract

The electronic medical record (EMR) is now nearly ubiquitous in the USA. This article will review the EMR system with respect to goals, utilization, advantages compared with hand written records, as well as problems and/or disadvantages of the EMR system.

Citation format

ALPERT, J. The electronic medical record in 2016: Advantages and disadvantages. Digital Medicine, 2016, 2: 48–51.