Electronic health records
Electronic Health Records
Electronic Health Records (EHR) [1] are digital versions of patients' paper charts. They are real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users.
Etymology
The term "Electronic Health Records" is a combination of the words "electronic," which originates from the Greek word "electron" meaning amber, and "health record," which is a systematic documentation of a patient's medical history and care.
Definition
An EHR contains a patient's medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, allergies, radiology images, and laboratory and test results. It can be created, managed, and consulted by authorized clinicians and staff across more than one healthcare organization.
Benefits
EHRs are designed to be accessed by all people involved in patient care—including patients themselves. This is beneficial because it allows for an in-depth, longitudinal view of a patient's health and treatment. EHRs also have the potential to streamline and automate provider workflow.
Related Terms
- Health Information Technology (HIT)
- Personal Health Record (PHR)
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Health Information Exchange (HIE)
- Interoperability
See Also
- Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
References
- ↑ Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktrɒnɪk hɛlθ rɪˈkɔːdz/
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Electronic health records
- Wikipedia's article - Electronic health records
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