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An '''electronic health record (EHR)''' (also '''electronic patient record''' (EPR) or '''computerised patient record''') is an evolving concept defined as a systematic collection of electronic health information about individual patients or populations.<ref>Gunter, T.D. and Terry, N.P. 2005 [http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1550638 The Emergence of National Electronic Health Record Architectures in the United States and Australia: Models, Costs, and Questions] in ''J Med Internet Res'' 7(1)</ref> It is a record in digital format that is capable of being shared across different health care settings, by being embedded in network-connected enterprise-wide information systems. Such records may include a whole range of data in comprehensive or summary form, including | {{subst:new page}} | ||
An '''electronic health record (EHR)''' (also '''electronic patient record''' (EPR) or '''computerised patient record''') is an evolving concept defined as a systematic collection of electronic health information about individual patients or populations.<ref>Gunter, T.D. and Terry, N.P. 2005 [http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1550638 The Emergence of National Electronic Health Record Architectures in the United States and Australia: Models, Costs, and Questions] in ''J Med Internet Res'' 7(1)</ref> It is a record in digital format that is capable of being shared across different health care settings, by being embedded in network-connected enterprise-wide information systems. Such records may include a whole range of data in comprehensive or summary form, including demographics, medical history, medication and allergies, immunization status, laboratory test results, radiology images, vital signs, personal stats like age and weight, and billing information. | |||
Its purpose can be understood as a complete record of patient encounters that allows the automation and streamlining of the workflow in health care settings and increases safety through evidence-based decision support, quality management, and outcomes reporting.<ref name="HIMSS">[http://www.himss.org/ASP/topics_ehr.asp HIMSS - Electronic Health Record (EHR)]</ref> | Its purpose can be understood as a complete record of patient encounters that allows the automation and streamlining of the workflow in health care settings and increases safety through evidence-based decision support, quality management, and outcomes reporting.<ref name="HIMSS">[http://www.himss.org/ASP/topics_ehr.asp HIMSS - Electronic Health Record (EHR)]</ref> | ||
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An electronic health record (EHR) (also electronic patient record (EPR) or computerised patient record) is an evolving concept defined as a systematic collection of electronic health information about individual patients or populations.[1] It is a record in digital format that is capable of being shared across different health care settings, by being embedded in network-connected enterprise-wide information systems. Such records may include a whole range of data in comprehensive or summary form, including demographics, medical history, medication and allergies, immunization status, laboratory test results, radiology images, vital signs, personal stats like age and weight, and billing information.
Its purpose can be understood as a complete record of patient encounters that allows the automation and streamlining of the workflow in health care settings and increases safety through evidence-based decision support, quality management, and outcomes reporting.[2]
- ↑ Gunter, T.D. and Terry, N.P. 2005 The Emergence of National Electronic Health Record Architectures in the United States and Australia: Models, Costs, and Questions in J Med Internet Res 7(1)
- ↑ HIMSS - Electronic Health Record (EHR)
