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1Healthcare Executive, USA.
World Hospitals and Health Services : the Official Journal of the International Hospital Federation
|November 9, 2010
Summary
Electronic Health Records (EHR) enable seamless sharing of patient medical information across healthcare providers. This ensures continuity of care as patient data follows them through different treatment settings.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Information Systems
Background:
- The definition of Electronic Health Records (EHR) is crucial for understanding their role in modern healthcare.
- The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) provides a widely accepted definition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define Electronic Health Records (EHR) based on the HIMSS definition.
- To highlight the importance of EHR in facilitating medical information exchange.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the definition provided by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).
Main Results:
- An EHR is defined as a system that allows easy sharing of medical information among stakeholders.
- EHRs ensure that a patient's health information is accessible across various care settings.
Conclusions:
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) are fundamental for interoperable healthcare systems.
- The ability to share patient data improves care coordination and patient outcomes.
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