Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) primarily center around electronically documenting patients' health information within a single healthcare organization or practice. They contain essential clinical data related to a patient's medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, lab results, and other pertinent information relevant to the specific encounter or episode of care. EMRs are designed to streamline documentation and workflow processes within individual healthcare settings, facilitating the delivery of patient care within that organization.
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) encompass a broader scope of patient health information, extending beyond the confines of a single healthcare organization or encounter. They integrate data from multiple sources and care settings, including medical histories from various providers, lab results from different laboratories, imaging reports, pharmacy records, insurance claims data, and patient-generated health information. EHRs provide a longitudinal view of a patient's health history, facilitating continuity of care, care coordination across different providers and settings, and comprehensive clinical decision-making.
Characteristics of EMR or EHRs:
Critical Benefits of EMRs to Nurses:
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