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Which of the following is NOT true about electronic health records (EHRs)?
Which of the following is NOT true about electronic health records (EHRs)?
What is the main difference between an electronic health record (EHR) and an electronic medical record (EMR)?
What is the main difference between an electronic health record (EHR) and an electronic medical record (EMR)?
What is the purpose of an electronic medical record (EMR)?
What is the purpose of an electronic medical record (EMR)?
What does the abbreviation EHR stand for?
What does the abbreviation EHR stand for?
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What does an EHR system include?
What does an EHR system include?
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Study Notes
Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
- EHR is not the same as an Electronic Medical Record (EMR), with the main difference being that an EMR is a digital version of a patient's chart, focusing on the patient's medical treatment and care within a specific healthcare organization, whereas an EHR is a comprehensive digital record of a patient's overall health information.
Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)
- An EMR is a digital version of a patient's chart, focusing on the patient's medical treatment and care within a specific healthcare organization.
- The purpose of an EMR is to document, manage, and coordinate patient care within a healthcare organization.
Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
- EHR stands for Electronic Health Record.
- An EHR system includes a comprehensive digital record of a patient's overall health information, including demographics, medical history, medication, lab results, and other relevant health information.
- EHR systems are designed to go beyond the information collected in an EMR, and can be shared across different healthcare organizations and providers.
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Test your knowledge about Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in this quiz. Learn about the benefits, features, and importance of EHRs in healthcare.