emr
EMR, or electronic medical record, is a digital version of a patient’s chart created and maintained by a single healthcare organization. It is intended to support clinical decision making and day-to-day care within that organization. EMRs are frequently contrasted with electronic health records (EHRs); while EMRs provide a comprehensive collection of a patient’s data within one site, EHRs are designed to be portable across providers and settings to reflect a broader continuum of care.
Contents typically include patient demographics, problem lists, allergies, medications, immunizations, vital signs, lab results, radiology images
Advantages cited include improved legibility, reduced duplication, faster access to records, more complete documentation, and decision-support
Adoption varies by country and setting. Evidence on patient outcomes is mixed, with reported gains in efficiency