Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Executing Complexity-Increasing Queries in Relational (MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB and EXist) Size-Growing ISO/EN 13606 Standardized EHR Databases
Published on: March 19, 2018
Selecting an electronic medical record system for small physician practices.
Nefertiti C duPont1, Dayna Koeninger, Joseph D Guyer
1Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York, USA. nefertiti.dupont@roswellpark.org
Selecting an electronic medical record (EMR) system can be straightforward for small physician practices. A standardized process, considering cost, functionality, and interoperability, aids in choosing the right EMR system.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Practice Management
- Health Information Technology
Background:
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems offer potential benefits for care quality and error reduction.
- Despite advantages, EMR adoption remains low among practitioners, particularly in small practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the process for small physician practices selecting an ambulatory EMR system.
- To provide a framework for EMR system selection in resource-limited settings.
Main Methods:
- Assessed criteria for EMR system selection in small practices.
- Evaluated commercial EMR systems based on cost, functionality, and interoperability.
Main Results:
- EMR selection involves budgeting, assessing infrastructure, defining functional needs, and choosing a certified system.
- Interoperability with existing systems is a key consideration.
Conclusions:
- A structured EMR selection process simplifies adoption for small physician practices.
- Findings may have limited generalizability to larger or multi-specialty practices.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Methods of Documentation VII: EMR
Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
Methods of Documentation II: POMR
Methods of Documentation I: Source-Oriented Records
In an SOR, each discipline involved in patient care maintains a separate medical record section. This record-keeping method enables easy tracking of patient progress and ensures healthcare staff have access to up-to-date information.
Key Attributes include the following:
Guidelines and Strategies for Safe Computer Charting
Maintain Confidentiality and Security:
Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model
For example, a patient with a chronic illness...

