In a digitally transformed world, the modes of communication have been altered. Digital transformation of medicine and healthcare leverages the continuous flow of information to improve healthcare delivery. Electronic health records (EHR) can be generated, managed, and accessed by authorized healthcare providers and staff across multiple healthcare organizations. This article discusses the advantages of employing EHRs in the healthcare system.
Information technology has enabled us to manage information and services at our fingertips. Even in the healthcare field, digital access to information using Electronic Health Records (EHR) fastens the decision-making for a better patient care outcome. EHR is a longitudinal digital record of patient data streamlining the flow of patient information. It contains information about a patient’s medical history, demographics, diagnoses, medications,…